Graham Platner denies an ex-girlfriend’s report that he once twisted her arm, held her in a room
Platner said the allegations are politically motivated and strongly denied any physical intimidation as his campaign faces fresh scrutiny days before Maine’s Democratic primary.
- Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner faces allegations of "unsettling" and physically threatening behavior toward women he dated, according to a report published Thursday by The New York Times. The story, based on interviews with six women, intensifies scrutiny of his candidacy.
- Recent revelations that Platner exchanged sexually explicit messages with women outside his marriage have compounded campaign recovery efforts. Platner previously faced criticism over past offensive internet posts and a tattoo of a "Totenkopf," a skull emblem used by Nazi SS units.
- Former partner Lyndsey Fifield alleged Platner grabbed her and trapped her in a room during arguments. While the campaign "strongly disputes" claims of physical intimidation, Platner stated he was in "a dark place" struggling with undiagnosed PTSD and alcohol.
- Sen. John Fetterman suggested Maine Democrats shift support to Gov. Janet Mills amid leadership divisions. Senate Democratic campaign chair Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand maintained confidence, though others worry the controversy jeopardizes the party's chance to flip one of the four seats needed for control.
- Tuesday's primary ballot features Platner alongside David Costello, while Platner faces a broader general election contest against incumbent Republican Sen. Susan Collins, who has historically defied polls to secure re-election.
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The Senate Candidate Even the New York Times Is Protecting
A Democratic Senate candidate in Maine is watching his campaign implode after admitting to sexting multiple women shortly after his wedding — while simultaneously dismissing a wave of abuse allegations from ex-girlfriends as a political hit job. Story Snapshot Graham Platner, Maine’s Democratic U.S. Senate candidate, publicly admitted to exchanging sexually explicit text messages with multiple women “soon” after getting married. Three ex-girlfr…
Graham Platner, Maine Senate candidate, responds to claims made by ex in NYT report
In a sit-down interview, U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner said one of his ex-girlfriends lied in a New York Times report that detailed several allegations against him regarding past relationships.
Graham Platner faces another controversy days ahead of Maine Senate primary
This week, the New York Times reported allegations of Platner's "unsettling" behavior toward women he dated, including one claim that he was physically abusive, which Platner denies.
Graham Platner denies hurting ex-girlfriend and says he will not quit Senate race
Graham Platner, the presumptive Democratic nominee for Senate in Maine, appeared Thursday night in his first interview since a New York Times report about his treatment of several women he had dated, denying one woman’s account that he had physically harmed her and saying he would not drop out of the race.
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