Graham Platner wins Maine Senate primary, will face Susan Collins

Democratic primary voters backed Platner with roughly 75% of the vote, despite recent controversy over a tattoo resembling a Nazi symbol and allegations about his past behavior toward women. Platner, a military veteran and political newcomer, said he was unaware of the tattoo's meaning when he got it years ago and has since covered it. He will face incumbent Republican Senator Susan Collins in the November midterm election.

3 developments

1. 13:44 · 10 JunLatest

   Platner secured approximately 75% of the vote to face Senator Susan Collins.

2. 06:52 · 10 Jun

   Identifies candidate as Graham Plotner, a US Army veteran.

3. 04:39 · 10 Jun

   Anti-Israel Senate candidate with Nazi tattoo wins Maine Democratic primary

• Developing17:06 · 10 JunMaine primary winner stumbles when asked about alleged Nazi tattoo on national TV
• Developing3 days ago · 19:06 · 25 JulMaine Democratic Party selects anti-Israel progressive Graham Platner as Senate nominee, ynet reports
• Developing07:28 · 7 JulMaine Democratic Party calls for Senate candidate Graham Platner to drop out after rape allegation, victim speaks to CNN
• Developing21:47 · 7 JulBernie Sanders, Zohran Mamdani join calls for Senate candidate Graham Platner to drop out

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