Graham Platner's Tattoo Controversy Isn't Holding Him Back in Senate Race
bloomberg.com • • nation
Key Points:
- Graham Platner, an oyster farmer with a progressive platform, has emerged as the frontrunner in Maine's Democratic Senate primary, challenging the state's traditionally moderate political landscape.
- The Maine Senate race is critical for Democrats, who aim to gain four seats in the upcoming midterm elections to secure a Senate majority and potentially unseat Republican incumbent Susan Collins, who has served nearly 30 years.
- Recent polls, including one from Emerson College, show Platner leading with 55% support among likely primary voters, significantly ahead of his main rival, two-term Governor Janet Mills, who has 28%.
- Despite his lead, Platner is facing criticism for past misogynistic and offensive social media posts, which have sparked backlash during the campaign.
