Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner secured the Democratic nomination on Tuesday, withstanding a withering blitz of unflattering revelations and ongoing attempts by Republicans and some Democratic operatives to weaken his candidacy.
“We will take back this Senate seat and when we do we will take back our power,” he said shortly after the race was called.
Platner also addressed the controversies that have dogged his campaign, acknowledging his personal struggles.
“This is the state that raised me and this is the state that saved me,” he said.
“I’m still far from perfect, but everyday I wake up and try to be a little bit better,” he added. “If you give me the chance, I will be a senator for the people who cannot afford to buy a seat. I will stand up for you and against the billionaires and greedy corporations.”
His victory earns him the right to take on Republican Sen. Susan Collins this November in a closely watched contest that could determine control of the U.S. Senate during President Donald Trump’s final two years in office.
For more on Platner’s victory, read the full story at mainepublic.org.
U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner secured the Democratic nomination on Tuesday, withstanding a withering blitz of unflattering revelations and ongoing attempts by Republicans and some Democratic operatives to weaken his candidacy.
“We will take back this Senate seat and when we do we will take back our power,” he said shortly after the race was called.
Platner also addressed the controversies that have dogged his campaign, acknowledging his personal struggles.
“This is the state that raised me and this is the state that saved me,” he said.
“I’m still far from perfect, but everyday I wake up and try to be a little bit better,” he added. “If you give me the chance, I will be a senator for the people who cannot afford to buy a seat. I will stand up for you and against the billionaires and greedy corporations.”
His victory earns him the right to take on Republican Sen. Susan Collins this November in a closely watched contest that could determine control of the U.S. Senate during President Donald Trump’s final two years in office.
For more on Platner’s victory, read the full story at mainepublic.org.
