Jul 07 Democrats begin pulling Platner endorsements after Maine Senate candidate faces sexual assault allegation By Kimberlee Kruesi, Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press Graham Platner denied the allegation on Monday, but said he would be considering next steps for his campaign. Continue reading
Jul 06 Maine Senate candidate Platner says campaign is deciding 'best path forward' after new sexual assault allegation By Kimberlee Kruesi, Associated Press A woman who previously dated Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner said he drunkenly forced her to have sex after she told him to stop, according to a new Politico report. Continue reading
Jun 10 Watch 4:28 Takeaways from Tuesday's primaries and what they mean for November By Lisa Desjardins, Doug Adams Voters in four states went to the polls on Tuesday to choose their parties' candidates. The biggest event was in Maine, where Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner had made scandalous headlines in the past weeks. But in South Carolina, Nevada,… Continue watching
Jun 10 WATCH: 'He's a thug,' Trump says of Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner By Associated Press President Donald Trump spoke at length on Wednesday about Democrat Graham Platner, who clinched Maine’s Democratic Senate nomination on Tuesday. Continue reading
Jun 10 Defying Trump ended some Republicans' careers. It could help Susan Collins By Patrick Whittle, Will Weissert, Associated Press She is the rare Republican who sometimes can boost her own popularity back home by keeping her distance from President Donald Trump, and she has perfected that delicate dance even as his tightening grip on the party has cost two… Continue reading
Jun 10 5 takeaways from the latest midterm primaries, with Platner's win and mixed results for Trump support By Steve Peoples, Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press Tuesday marked an especially significant moment for Graham Platner, the embattled veteran and oyster farmer, who is fighting to rebuild his credibility in a campaign rocked by controversy. Continue reading
Jun 09 Watch 6:25 How Maine Democrats view Platner's scandals and chances to oust Sen. Collins By Geoff Bennett, Kyle Midura Republicans and Democrats in Nevada, North Dakota and South Carolina select their nominees on Tuesday, but much of the nation’s political focus will be on Maine. Democrat Graham Platner is expected to emerge from the primary to take on five-term… Continue watching
Jun 09 6 things to watch in Tuesday's primaries as Platner seeks Maine win By Steve Peoples, Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press Voters across Maine, Nevada, South Carolina and North Dakota head to the polls Tuesday for another day of primary elections in America, but much of the political world will be focused on Maine's high-stakes U.S. Senate contest. Continue reading
Jun 09 Platner seeks the Democratic Senate nomination to set up critical Maine race with Collins By Patrick Whittle, Kimberlee Kruesi, Associated Press Graham Platner is seeking to make a Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate official in advance of one of the most anticipated contests of the year. Continue reading
Jun 08 Live Results: Maine midterm primaries Primaries for U.S. Senate and U.S. House on Tuesday will set the stage for a midterm general election in which Maine is expected to play a critical role in deciding control of both chambers. Continue reading