Bombshell claims by former campaign director rock Platner’s campaign hours before polls open
Former Maine Senate candidate Graham Platton's ex‑campaign director Genevieve McDonald published an op‑ed warning voters against his candidacy hours before the primary. McDonald described herself as a “gaslighting casualty” and cited a series of controversies, including a Nazi‑linked tattoo, alleged misconduct, and offensive online remarks. The piece adds to growing scrutiny of Platton’s suitability for the U.S. Senate seat.
- ▪Genevieve McDonald, a former Maine state representative, served as Platton’s campaign director for two months before resigning in October 2025.
- ▪In her Washington Post op‑ed, McDonald labeled Platton a “gaslighting casualty” and highlighted a Nazi‑linked tattoo on his chest as a major concern.
- ▪She also referenced allegations of physical misconduct with an ex‑girlfriend and lewd Reddit posts in which Platton disparaged white, rural Americans.
- ▪The op‑ed was released on the evening before the Democratic primary, intensifying debate among Maine voters about Platton’s candidacy.
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Democrat Elections Graham Platner's former campaign director just hours before Tuesday's primary Genevieve McDonald wrote in an op-ed that she was one of the 'first gaslighting casualties' of Platner's campaign By Peter D'Abrosca Fox News Published June 9, 2026 9:55am EDT | Updated June 9, 2026 10:04am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video SEE IT: Maine voters sound off on Platner's divisive campaign as crucial primary nears: 'He's a disgrace' With Maine's Democratic Senate primary one day away, voters tell Fox News they're divided over whether Graham Platner's controversies are disqualifying or overblown. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Graham Platner shouldn't be elected to represent Maine in the U.S.
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