Troy Jackson named Maine Democratic Senate nominee

Timeline

1. about 9 hours ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Maine Democratic Party selects Troy Jackson as Senate nominee

   Maine Democrats used an emergency convention to replace Graham Platner with Troy Jackson as their U.S. Senate nominee, drawing criticism for limiting voter input.

2. 11 days ago

   [POLITICS] 17 sources

   Troy Jackson poised to become Maine Democratic Senate nominee

   Maine Democrats will select Troy Jackson as their new Senate nominee after Graham Platter’s withdrawal; a legal challenge questions his eligibility, and the race could decide Senate control.

3. 15 days ago

   [POLITICS] 12 sources

   Maine Senate Race Heats Up as Trans Candidate Ashley Webb Joins Field After Graham Platton Exit

   After Graham Platton withdrew amid a rape allegation, Maine Democrats selected delegates to choose a new Senate nominee. Transgender candidate Ashley Webb entered the race, sparking national attention and viral

4. 17 days ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner drops out after Nazi tattoo and rape allegation emerge

   Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner quit his race after a Nazi‑linked tattoo and a rape allegation surfaced, prompting Democratic leaders to pull support and igniting backlash over comedian Adam Carolla’s bel

5. 20 days ago

   [POLITICS] 3 sources

   Apple and Google News Suppressed Stories on Maine Senate Candidate Graham Platner

   A study says Apple News and Google News omitted all coverage of Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner’s scandals from Nov 2025 to May 2026, only resuming after his campaign collapsed.

6. 22 days ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Daniel Moraff's candidate vetting sparks Democratic midterm scrutiny

   Matthew Yglesias praised Daniel Moraff in a NYT op‑ed, but Democrats claim Moraff’s vetting of candidates like Graham Platner was flawed, sparking a midterm vetting cleanup.

7. 25 days ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Trump condemns double standards in Graham Platner sexual assault case

   Trump said double standards existed in the Graham Platner sexual assault allegations, noting Republican claims were ignored while Democratic ones were believed; Platner withdrew from the Maine Senate race.

8. 25 days ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Fox News panel clashes over Maine Senate hopeful Graham Platner

   Fox News panel hosts Trace Gallagher and Jessica Tarlov spar over Democrat handling of Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner, who quit after scandals, citing accusations of party cover‑up.

9. 25 days ago

   [POLITICS] 75 sources

   Graham Platton Withdraws from Maine Senate Race Amid Assault Allegations

   Graham Platton quit the Maine Senate race after rape allegations, prompting a rushed search for a Democratic replacement before the July 27 deadline to challenge Sen. Susan Collins.

10. 25 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Sen. John Kennedy slams Graham Platner, calls Democrats ‘neo‑socialists’

    Sen. John Kennedy (R‑LA) denounced Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner and called Democrats “neo‑socialists,” using vulgar analogies and later apologizing for the remarks.

11. 26 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Maine faces political candidacy fallout and a $300 million transportation funding gap

    Graham Platner halted his Maine candidacy amid political analysis, while the state DOT reports a $266 million current funding gap and projects a $300‑$400 million shortfall, urging new revenue solutions.

12. 27 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Sen. John Fetterman Calls for Bernie Sanders Apology Over Maine Candidate Graham Platner

    Sen. John Fetterman urged Bernie Sanders to apologize for endorsing Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner after rape allegations, as Democrats call for his withdrawal.

13. 28 days ago

    [POLITICS] 232 sources

    Graham Platner quits Maine Senate race after sexual assault allegations

    Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner quit the Maine race after sexual assault allegations, prompting party leaders to demand his withdrawal and sparking a scramble for a replacement ahead of the July 27 de​

14. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner faces Democratic backlash and legal challenges

    Democrats struggle with Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner’s controversies, while Senator Collins' defamation claim is deemed legally weak; betting odds now favor Platner.

15. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Graham Platner Faces Scrutiny Over Controversial Past as Maine Senate Race Intensifies

    Graham Platner’s past Reddit posts and attacks on Sen. Susan Collins are fueling controversy in Maine’s critical Senate race, with Democrats eyeing a seat needed to regain Senate control.

16. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 6 sources

    Maine Democratic Senate Candidate Graham Platner Faces Party Criticism Over Scandals

    Graham Platner won Maine’s Democratic Senate primary amid misconduct allegations, sparking intra‑party criticism and debate over prioritizing Senate control versus ethical standards.

17. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Actor Rainn Wilson blasts bipartisan hypocrisy over Maine Senate candidate’s Nazi tattoo

    Rainn Wilson criticizes bipartisan double standards, citing Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner’s Nazi tattoo, and says cancel culture would prevent a show like The Office today.

18. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Greg Gutfeld says Graham Platner’s tattoo scandal distracts from broader policy agenda

    Greg Gutfeld on Fox News claimed Graham Platner’s Nazi‑linked tattoo scandal hides a larger policy cover‑up, accusing the media of diverting attention.

19. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 7 sources

    Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner draws high‑profile endorsements amid controversy

    Graham Platner, Maine's Democratic Senate nominee, faces controversies over a Nazi‑linked tattoo and past behavior, yet receives endorsements from Bill Maher and Hunter Biden, sparking debate on character vs.政策

20. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources

    Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner draws criticism and defense in Maine race

    Rep. Debbie Dingell defended Senate nominee Graham Platner despite past‑remark concerns, while GOP Sen. John Kennedy attacked Platner and Senate Democratic leadership, accusing them of following his 'wing' in a

21. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Democrats Back Controversial Senate Candidate Graham Platner in Maine Primary

    Democrats back Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner despite allegations, signaling a shift toward electability over conduct.

22. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner hit with scandal fallout and Musk trillionaire backlash

    Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner faces scrutiny over a Nazi‑style tattoo, alleged infidelity and abuse, and a controversial post criticizing Elon Musk’s trillionaire status, fueling backlash ahead of his U

23. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Graham Platner Wins Maine Democratic Senate Primary Amid Controversy

    Graham Platner won Maine's Democratic Senate primary despite scandals, prompting continued party support and sharp Republican criticism.

24. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Donald Trump slams Maine Senate nominee Graham Platner as a 'thug

    President Trump called Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner a “thug” while signing the Secure America Act, defending the insult by citing Platner’s past posts. Platner will face Sen. Susan Collins in November.

25. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Maine Senate race intensifies as Democratic nominee Graham Platner faces scandal allegations

    Democratic nominee Graham Platner, facing allegations of a Nazi tattoo and personal misconduct, is defended by James Carville and condemned by CNN's Shermichael Singleton, highlighting partisan tensions in the

26. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    AOC Calls Abuse Allegations Against Maine Senate Candidate Graham Platner a ‘Choice’ While Backing Him

    AOC says abuse allegations against Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner are ‘hard to stomach’ but calls him a viable choice; other Democrats, including Bernie Sanders and Ro Khanna, also continue their support

27. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Graham Platner Leads Maine Democratic Senate Primary

    Graham Platner is set to win Maine’s Democratic Senate primary, with early voting and a 76% poll lead offset by recent personal‑conduct controversies.

28. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner faces backlash over billionaire jail proposal and disputed oyster‑farmer claim

    Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner was criticized for proposing jail for billionaires over campaign ads and for overstating his oyster‑farmer income, amid scrutiny of his Senate bid against Susan Collins.

29. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    John Fetterman challenges Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner over alleged explicit texts

    Sen. John Fetterman pledged to wear a suit daily if Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner proves his alleged explicit texts weren’t sent to minors; Platner rebuffed the claim, calling the criticism political.

30. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Graham Platner's Maine Senate campaign exposed as PR‑crafted

    Maine Senate hopeful Graham Platner’s “working‑class oyster farmer” image is shown to be a PR‑driven construct, featuring pre‑announcement media profiles, a bogus oyster business and wealthy backers.

31. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 10 sources

    Graham Platner's Maine Senate Campaign Under Scrutiny Over Allegations

    Maine Democratic Senate hopeful Graham Platner leads the primary but faces scandals over sexual texts, alleged violence, a Nazi‑linked tattoo and Israel remarks, sparking split reactions within his party.

32. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Maine Senate candidate Graham Platnyk faces abuse allegations amid campaign

    Maine Senate candidate Graham Platnyk is accused of physical abuse, sexting and a Nazi‑linked tattoo; Democratic leaders show mixed reactions as the race against Susan Collins intensifies.

33. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Rep. Ro Khanna backs ex‑girlfriend's abuse claims against Maine candidate Graham Platner

    Rep. Ro Khanna said he believes ex‑girlfriend Lyndsey Fifield’s abuse allegations against Maine Senate hopeful Graham Platner and warned against attacking her.

34. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Graham Platner Faces Allegations Amid Maine Senate Primary

    Democratic Senate hopeful Graham Platner in Maine remains in the race despite New York Times reports of a Nazi‑style tattoo and alleged past aggression, sparking split reactions among Democrats.

35. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 6 sources

    Graham Platner faces assault allegations and Nazi‑tattoo controversy ahead of Maine Senate primary

    Maine Democratic Senate hopeful Graham Platner is under fire for alleged physical abuse of ex‑partners and a Nazi‑linked tattoo; Democratic lawmakers have criticized him as the primary nears, raising doubts on

36. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner faces scandal backlash

    Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner is under fire after a NYT report alleges sexual misconduct and a Nazi tattoo, prompting criticism from Fox and Bill Maher and a narrow poll lead over Susan Collins.

37. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Democrats unveil Project 2029 to pursue Trump while Maine Senate hopeful Graham Platner embroiled in sexting scandal

    Democrats roll out Project 2029 to target Trump legally, while Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner confronts sexting and tattoo scandals, risking Democratic Senate hopes.

38. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 7 sources

    Graham Platner, Maine Senate Candidate, Faces Scandals Amid Democratic Support

    Maine Senate hopeful Graham Platner faces accusations of toxic behavior, sexting, and a Nazi‑style tattoo, yet Democrats, including Bernie Sanders, continue to back him as the race against Sen. Susan Collins ne

39. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Maine Senate Candidate Graham Platner Faces New Abuse Allegations

    Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner faces new abuse allegations, a past sexting scandal, and scrutiny over a Nazi‑symbol tattoo, while the party scrambles for a possible replacement before July 13.

40. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner besieged by abuse allegations

    Graham Platner, the Democratic Senate candidate in Maine, faces multiple abuse, racist and Nazi‑tattoo allegations, denial, and endorsement withdrawals as he remains in the race against Susan Collins.

41. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Graham Platton accused of domestic abuse in Maine Senate race

    Maine Senate candidate Graham Platton is accused of domestic abuse; critics say the NYT downplayed the allegations in a soft “catch‑and‑kill” story.

42. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 28 sources

    Graham Platner's Scandals Grip Maine Senate Primary

    Maine Democratic Senate hopeful Graham Platner faces abuse accusations, a Nazi‑linked tattoo and sexting claims ahead of the June 9 primary; party leaders are split over supporting or condemning him.

43. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 31 sources

    Maine Senate Candidate Graham Platner Faces Abuse Allegations, Nazi‑Tattoo Controversy and Sexting Scandal

    Maine Democratic Senate hopeful Graham Platner is under fire for alleged abusive behavior toward ex‑girlfriends, a Nazi‑symbol tattoo and a sexting scandal, yet polls still show him ahead of incumbent GOP Sen.

44. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Maine Democratic Senate hopeful Graham Platner hit by sexting scandal amid previous controversies

    Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner faces a sexting scandal that adds to prior Nazi‑tattoo and online controversies, threatening his poll lead ahead of the June 9 primary.

45. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Maine lobster fishers' revolt threatens Trump in key Senate race

    Maine lobster fishermen protest high diesel costs and tariffs, jeopardizing Trump’s support and a pivotal Senate race between Susan Collins and Graham Platner.

46. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Maine Democratic Senate Candidate Graham Platner Faces Sexting Scandal and Campaign‑Finance Scrutiny

    Maine Democrat Graham Platner, a Marine veteran running for Senate, is under fire for sexting multiple women and past controversial posts, yet polls show most Democratic voters still back him; campaign filings,

47. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 7 sources

    Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner faces renewed scandal allegations

    Maine Senate hopeful Graham Platner is confronting renewed scandals, including explicit texts, a Nazi tattoo, and false claims about Chris Kyle, yet his campaign shows little sign of weakening.

48. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 40 sources

    Maine Democratic Senate hopeful Graham Platner faces sexting scandal and Nazi‑tattoo controversy

    Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner, the presumptive nominee against Sen. Susan Collins, is embroiled in controversies over a Nazi‑linked tattoo and reports that he exchanged sexually explicit text

49. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 13 sources

    Graham Platner's Senate Campaign Sparks Debate Over War Vote and Past Controversies

    Maine Democratic Senate hopeful Graham Platner battles criticism over his war‑vote record, past offensive posts and authenticity, while receiving support from Bernie Sanders and other leaders as he faces Incumb

50. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Saikat Chakrabarti attacks fellow Democrats over Nazi tattoo controversy

    Saikat Chakrabarti, AOC’s former chief of staff, condemned Jake Auchincloss and Scott Wiener for supporting Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner, whose alleged “Nazi tattoo” sparked a Democratic purity‑war.

51. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Graham Platner's Senate Ad Pulled by Red Sox TV Network

    Democratic candidate Graham Platner’s ad criticizing Red Sox private‑equity ownership was pulled mid‑game by NESN, sparking controversy in the Maine Senate race.

52. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 8 sources

    Taya Kyle slams Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner for Chris Kyle remarks

    Widow Taya Kyle denounced Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner's claims about Chris Kyle, labeling them cowardly and a cheap political trick amid broader controversy over Platner's past remarks.

53. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Maine Democrat Graham Platner draws fire over Nazi tattoo and veteran mockery

    Maine Senate hopeful Graham Platner is under fire for a Nazi‑style tattoo and a mocking comment about a Purple Heart veteran, refusing to apologize and drawing criticism from voters and Democrats.

54. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Maine Democratic Gubernatorial Primary Heats Up as Platner Endorses Troy Jackson

    Graham Platner backs Troy Jackson as his top pick in Maine's Democratic gubernatorial primary, amid a tight race with former CDC chief Nirav Shah leading in polls.

55. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Maine Senate Candidate Graham Platner Faces Backlash Over Past Reddit Comments Mocking Soldier

    Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner is under fire for 2019 Reddit posts calling the Army “fat, lazy trash” and mocking a Purple Heart soldier, refusing to apologize as the controversy heats up.

56. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 8 sources

    Democrats stay silent as Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner's past posts spark controversy

    Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner's resurfaced extremist and victim‑blaming posts have drawn criticism, but top Democrats remain silent, leaving the race against incumbent Susan Collins uncertain.

57. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Maine Senate race heats up: Collins‑linked super PAC targets Graham Platner, veteran group backs him

    In Maine's Senate race, a Collins‑linked super PAC attacks Graham Platner while VoteVets PAC endorses him.

58. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Maine Democratic Senate Candidate Graham Platner Criticized for Offensive Online Posts

    Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner faces backlash for offensive Reddit posts about toilets, a wounded soldier, a tax loophole, and a Nazi‑linked tattoo.

59. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 12 sources

    Maine Senate candidate Graham Platton hit by new scandal over vulgar Reddit posts

    Maine Democratic Senate hopeful Graham Platton is under fire after Reddit posts about porta‑potty sex and Nazi‑linked graffiti resurfaced.

60. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Democratic Senate hopeful Graham Platton highlights working‑class roots in Maine race

    Democrat Graham Platton leans on his working‑class background in Maine Senate race, sparking division at a Jewish Democrats summit.

61. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner rejects support for Senate leader Chuck Schumer

    Maine Senate nominee Graham Platner says he will not support Chuck Schumer as Senate leader, amid controversy over past statements and a Nazi‑linked tattoo.

62. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner faces backlash over Nazi tattoo

    Democratic Maine Senate hopeful Graham Platner's 2007 Nazi‑style tattoo, covered up in 2025, sparks controversy as he targets Republican Susan Collins.