Graham Platner
United StatespoliticianMaleb. 19834.0Global Dominance: 0.20%Graham Platner is a Maine oysterman and military veteran who recently announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate, criticizing the Democratic Party for failing to address the rise of fascism and advocating for a working-class political platform that includes proposals like Medicare for all and a billionaire minimum tax.
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Graham Platner was the former candidate who dropped out of the race after facing sexual misconduct claims.
Dems still back Troy Jackson after report he fathered kids with second cousinUnited States· 2026-08-09
Graham Platner was a Senate candidate endorsed by Bernie Sanders.
Bernie Sanders declines to endorse DSA candidate for Wisconsin govUnited States· 2026-08-06
Graham Platner withdrew his bid for the Senate after facing a rape allegation.
Troy Jackson, Maine Democratic Senate pick, fathered kids with cousinUnited States· 2026-07-31
Graham Platner wore sweaters and T-shirts during his campaign, unlike Mamdani.
Loyal to the look: why Zohran Mamdani wears a suit in all seasons | New York
United Kingdom· 2026-07-26
Graham Platner won the Democratic primary in June but withdrew from the race following an allegation of sexual assault.
Troy Jackson secures Maine democratic nomination, replacing Platner as new nominee to face U.S. Sen. Susan Collins
Canada· 2026-07-26
Maine Democrats chose Troy Jackson as their new Senate nominee after Graham Platner dropped out.
Wildfires in Southwest Europe continue to rageUnited States· 2026-07-26
Graham Platner dropped out of the battleground race for the Maine Senate.
Vehicle drives into crowd at Berlin pride, killing at least oneUnited States· 2026-07-26
Graham Platner dropped out of the Senate race amid allegations of rape.
Troy Jackson named Maine Democratic nominee to face Susan CollinsUnited States· 2026-07-25
Graham Platner was mentioned as a candidate who has since dropped out of the race.
Biden jnr re-emerges from self-inflicted disgrace – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-07-25
Graham Platner left the battleground race amid scandal, leading to the nomination of Troy Jackson.
Maine Democrats are poised to pick their Senate nominee at an unusual party conventionUnited States· 2026-07-25
Graham Platner's campaign imploded amid an allegation of rape that he denies.
How Troy Jackson went from an anti-abortion Republican to the Democrats’ hope for defeating Susan CollinsUnited States· 2026-07-22
Graham Platner was accused of sexual assault, which affected Kai Newkirk's campaign.
Greg Stanton wins Arizona's 4th District primary over progressiveUnited States· 2026-07-22
Graham Platner dropped out of the Senate race after being accused of rape and other alarming behavior.
Maine Democrat frontrunner faces scrutiny over alleged anger outburstsUnited States· 2026-07-21
Warren backed former Maine Senate Democratic nominee Graham Platner.
Elizabeth Warren backs El-Sayed in split from Schumer in Michigan Senate raceUnited States· 2026-07-20
Before his campaign collapsed, Graham Platner’s meteoric rise in Maine sparked similar headlines.
Zohran Mamdani's rise reflects anti-establishment shift, not a left turnUnited States· 2026-07-20
Graham Platner dropped out of the Senate race amid calls from top Democrats to exit following an explosive report containing an allegation of rape.
Troy Jackson secures delegate lead in Maine Senate race vs. CollinsUnited States· 2026-07-20
Graham Platner is a Maine U.S. Senate candidate involved in allegations discussed by Stephen A. Smith.
Stephen A Smith warns politicians to stop politicizing WNBA debateUnited States· 2026-07-20
Graham Platner ended his campaign after a rape accusation that he has denied.
In Maine Senate Race, Jackson Sprints Ahead of Pack, as Bellows Drops OutUnited States· 2026-07-19Sanders is under scrutiny over his backing of the now-disgraced former candidate Graham Platner.
Bernie blowback: How Sanders’ primary endorsements have sparked a Democratic midterm warUnited States· 2026-07-19
Graham Platner was a Democratic nominee in Maine who was leading in polls at the time of the article.
Why the Trump effect is different in 2026 than 2018United States· 2026-07-19
Graham Platner was endorsed by prominent Democrats despite his controversial background.
Was die rote Gefahr mit den Zwischenwahlen zu tun hat
Switzerland· 2026-07-19
Graham Platner dropped out of the race amid a series of scandals that culminated in a rape allegation.
Troy Jackson, a former Graham Platner ally, well-positioned to win Maine Democrats’ nomination to face Sen. Susan CollinsUnited States· 2026-07-19Graham Platner is the Senate nominee who withdrew from his race after a woman accused him of sexual assault.
How Maine Democrats Intend to Replace Graham PlatnerUnited States· 2026-07-18Graham Platner's Senate campaign decision is featured in the news quiz.
News Quiz: Todd Blanche hearing, Yellowstone bison and moreUnited States· 2026-07-18
Ashley Webb is running to replace former Democratic nominee Graham Platner.
Maine Senate candidate Ashley Webb goes viral for songwriter claimUnited States· 2026-07-17
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani called on embattled Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner to drop out of the race after a bombshell report about his alleged actions.
Mamdani faces conservative backlash after evictions called 'violence'United States· 2026-07-16
Graham Platner was a populist Democrat who won the early June Democratic primary but dropped out amid allegations of rape.
Maine Democrats race to replace Platner in Collins Senate challengeUnited States· 2026-07-15
Graham Platner is a disgraced former nominee whose campaign imploded after he was accused of rape.
The frenzied sprint among Maine Democrats hoping to replace Graham PlatnerUnited States· 2026-07-15
Graham Platner faced multiple allegations of sexual assault during his campaign for office.
las denuncias por violación contra Graham Platner sacuden al ala progresista del partido Demócrata
Uruguay· 2026-07-14
Platner faced a sexting scandal and an assault allegation from a former girlfriend.
A church elder admiringly called Trump ‘an alley cat’. We are being dragged in a race to the bottom
Australia· 2026-07-14
