Graham Platner faces another controversy days ahead of Maine Senate primary
Graham Platner, a Democratic Senate candidate in Maine, is facing allegations of abusive behavior just days before the primary election. He has denied the claims made by a former girlfriend, who described instances of physical aggression during their relationship. Platner has also acknowledged sending explicit messages to other women shortly after his marriage, which he has since addressed with his wife.
- ▪Graham Platner is facing allegations of unsettling behavior toward women, including claims of physical abuse, which he denies.
- ▪He has acknowledged sending sexually explicit messages to other women shortly after marrying his wife in 2023.
- ▪Maine's Senate race is closely watched and could influence control of the Senate after the midterm elections.
Opening excerpt (first ~120 words) tap to expand
Politics Graham Platner faces another controversy days ahead of Maine Senate primary By Caitlin Huey-Burns Caitlin Huey-Burns Congressional Correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns is a congressional correspondent for CBS News and a fill-in anchor for the CBS News 24/7 politics show "America Decides." Read Full Bio Caitlin Huey-Burns Updated on: June 5, 2026 / 8:20 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google For the second time this week, Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner is facing another major controversy just days ahead of the Maine primary he is poised to win.
…
Excerpt limited to ~120 words for fair-use compliance. The full article is at CBS News — Top.
Discussion
0 commentsMore from CBS News — Top
