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Bernie Sanders dodges questions about abuse allegations facing Maine Senate candidate Platner

Jun 10, 2026Right

Sen. Bernie Sanders dodged questions about abuse allegations facing Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner, refusing to respond at the Capitol.

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5 Things to Know About Graham Platner, Democratic Senate Candidate in Maine

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Mr. Platner, an oyster farmer running for a Senate seat on a progressive platform, has drawn a large following among Democrats in Maine. His campaign has also surfaced damaging reports about his personal history.

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Controversial Graham Platner overcomes allegations to seal Maine Democratic nomination for Senate race – US politics live

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Jun 10, 2026

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Controversial Graham Platner overcomes allegations to seal Maine Democratic nomination for Senate race – US politics live

Marine veteran won 72% of the vote despite infidelity and abuse allegations that emerged during primary campaignPlatner shrugs off scandals to win Maine Democratic Senate primaryProgressives rallied round the controversial Graham Platner after his primary victory in Maine on Tuesday, while Donald Trump again exerted his grip on the Republican party,…

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Questions about Graham Platner's past could impact Maine's U.S. Senate race

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Jun 10, 2026

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Questions about Graham Platner's past could impact Maine's U.S. Senate race

Voters headed to the polls in Nevada, South Carolina, North Dakota and Maine, which features a nationally-watched U.S. Senate race. As Democrats try to win back the Senate in November, their candidate in Maine has admitted to a sexting scandal and is now fighting off allegations from several former girlfriends. Caitlin Huey-Burns has more.

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