Graham Platner’s Honeymoon Is Over

Graham Platner’s Honeymoon Is Over

Newly surfaced internet comments present the Maine Senate candidate with his first real test.

Democrat Graham Platner, an oyster farmer and ex-marine, entered the race to unseat incumbent Republican senator Susan Collins in August, resonating with Maine voters through his left-wing populism focused on the state's cost-of-living crisis.

Platner has raised over $4 million, received positive press, drawn large crowds, and gained endorsements from Bernie Sanders and several progressive organizations.

he once identified as a Communist

Author's summary: Graham Platner faces his first test in the Maine Senate race.

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New York Magazine New York Magazine — 2025-10-16

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