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The Battle for the Senate Could Come Down to Hopes and Fears in Maine

10 June 2026 at 10:02
Graham Platner’s primary victory in Maine sets up a high-stakes contest between an insurgent progressive with political baggage and a battle-tested but vulnerable Republican senator.

© Sophie Park for The New York Times

Graham Platner will face Senator Susan Collins, a moderate Republican, in a general election in Maine that is seen as central to the fight for Senate control.
Received — 4 June 2026 NYT - Top Stories

Several Women Who Dated Graham Platner Recall ‘Unsettling’ Behavior

The Democratic candidate for Senate in Maine could be charming, women said in interviews, but some found his actions intimidating and disturbing.

© Gabe Souza for The New York Times

Graham Platner, a combat veteran, has spoken openly about his past struggles with post-traumatic stress disorder, depression and drinking, and has said his behavior years ago does not reflect who he is today.
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