Graham Platner dismisses mounting allegations at Maine rally, declares supporters ‘have my back’
Graham Platner addressed supporters at a rally in Maine, dismissing recent allegations against him as politically motivated. He expressed gratitude for the backing he has received amid growing scrutiny of his campaign. Platner emphasized his commitment to focusing on economic issues while responding to the controversies surrounding his past behavior.
- ▪Graham Platner is a Democratic Senate candidate running against incumbent Sen. Susan Collins in Maine.
- ▪He has faced allegations related to past behavior, including sexually explicit messages sent during his marriage and accusations of physical intimidation from former partners.
- ▪Platner has publicly denied the most serious allegations and described his past remarks as products of a difficult period in his life.
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US News Graham Platner dismisses mounting allegations at Maine rally, declares supporters ‘have my back’ By Ariel Zilber Published June 5, 2026, 8:56 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner used a campaign rally in Maine on Friday to push back against the growing controversies engulfing his campaign, dismissing recent allegations against him as “politically motivated” and thanking supporters for standing by him as scrutiny intensifies. Platner alluded repeatedly to the scandals that have rocked his bid to unseat Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine), including resurfaced Reddit posts, allegations from former romantic partners and reporting about sexually explicit messages sent during his marriage.
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