Schumer and Gillibrand call for Graham Platner to step down from the Maine Senate race following a rape accusation.
Schumer and Gillibrand Urge Platner to Withdraw from Maine Senate Race Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, who chairs the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, have called on Graham Platner to “immediately withdraw” from the Maine Senate race. This follows serious allegations of rape made against him by his ex-girlfriend. The New York […]
Maine Democrats have the option to remove Graham Platner if he meets an important deadline.
Democrats in Maine have a window to replace their Senate candidate, Graham Platner, ahead of the midterm elections on November 3, but that opportunity is slipping away. On Monday, Politico released a shocking report claiming that Platner’s ex-girlfriend had broken into her home nearly five years ago and raped her. Despite denying the sexual assault […]
Maine Senate Candidate Graham Platner Faces Sexual Assault Allegations
Sexual Assault Allegation Against Maine Senate Candidate Graham Platner, a Democratic Senate candidate from Maine, has been accused of sexual assault by his former girlfriend, Jenny Racicot, as reported by Politico. Racicot, 41, claims that five years ago, after an on-and-off relationship, Platner entered her home uninvited while intoxicated and forced himself on her, ignoring […]
Graham Platner calls off events due to rumors of withdrawing from the Maine Senate race
Speculation is swirling on social media regarding Democratic Senator Graham Platner from Maine, particularly after multiple campaign events were canceled. This has raised concerns about his future on the ballot as the campaign approaches a critical deadline for any potential replacements due to recent scandals. As reported by the Bangor Daily News, several events scheduled […]
Survey: Susan Collins Maintains Lead over Democrat Graham Platner in Maine
Maine Senate Race Tightening Ahead of 2026 The upcoming 2026 Maine Senate race is shaping up to be very close. Current Republican Senator Susan Collins has a slight edge over Democrat Graham Platner, based on a poll released this Tuesday. In the poll conducted among registered voters, Collins holds a 50% approval rating, while Platner […]
Susan Collins holds a 3-point advantage in the Maine Senate race according to a recent poll.
Maine Senate Race Tightens The race for the Senate seat in Maine is becoming increasingly competitive. Recent polling indicates that while there are concerns about both candidates, Democratic hopeful Graham Platner appears to be under more scrutiny. This sentiment seems to be energizing voters, keeping the race close, as highlighted by a statewide poll. The […]
Platner is 21 points behind Collins among voters in the Maine Senate race.
Maine Senate Race Update This week, polls about the highly competitive Maine Senate race reveal that while Democratic candidate Graham Platner positions himself as a working-class oyster farmer, this message doesn’t seem to resonate as intended. According to a recent poll from the New York Times, Portland Press Herald, and Siena, Platner is currently leading […]
Poll of the Maine Senate race indicates Platner and Collins are nearly tied.
Maine Senate Race Tightens as Poll Shows Platner Leading Collins Maine’s Democratic Senate candidate, Graham Platner, is currently in a close contest with long-serving Republican Senator Susan Collins, according to a recent poll. The survey from the New York Times/Portland Press Herald/Siena, released on Monday, indicates Platner has a 49% approval among likely voters, while […]
Bush Family and Notable Senator’s Namesake Experience Defeats in Maine Governor’s Election
Maine’s Gubernatorial Primary Reveals Changing Political Landscape In Maine, the political weight of certain family names has seemingly diminished, as demonstrated by the recent gubernatorial primary results. Earlier this month, two prominent candidates fell short in this ranked-choice system. On the Republican side, Jonathan Bush, who is related to former President George H.W. Bush, was […]
Bush family faces loss in Maine governor primary
Maine Gubernatorial Primary Sees Political Dynasties Compete This month, Maine’s ranked gubernatorial primary saw two notable political families face off. On the Republican side, Jonathan Bush, who is related to former President George H.W. Bush, was eliminated after the sixth round of counting. Meanwhile, on the Democratic front, Angus King III, the son of Senator […]