Maine Voters Split on Graham Platner Ahead of June 9 Primary as Scandals Roil Senate Bid
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Updated · Fox News · Jun 6
Maine Voters Split on Graham Platner Ahead of June 9 Primary as Scandals Roil Senate Bid
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jun 6
Summary
June 9's Maine Democratic Senate primary is nearing with voters sharply divided over whether allegations against Graham Platner should sink his campaign.
Recent accusations from former girlfriends, reported by The New York Times, said Platner drank heavily, had violent episodes and discussed rape fantasies; he has denied the claims.
The new allegations add to earlier controversies over sexually explicit messages to younger women, a Nazi-linked tattoo and online comments mocking a Purple Heart veteran.
Fox News interviews in Biddeford found some voters calling Platner unelectable or unfit, while others said the scandals would not change their vote or were ignoring the coverage.
Platner faces David Costello in the Democratic primary, with the winner advancing to challenge five-term Republican Sen. Susan Collins in November.