The poll was conducted last week, marking a commanding lead for the political newcomer amid recent controversy.

Despite recent controversies, US Senate candidate Graham Platner holds a significant lead over Governor Janet Mills in the Democratic primary, according to a new poll. Platner, a Marine and Army veteran and oyster farmer,

Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner’s former political director said his campaign offered her $15,000 to sign a nondisclosure agreement (NDA) prior to her exit from the campaign, Politico reported. Newsweek contacted the political director, Genevieve McDonald, and Platner’s campaign for comment via Facebook message and email.

The national chair of the Democratic Party says online comments made by a Senate candidate in Maine in which the candidate appeared to endorse political violence, criticize police officers, and express other controversial views were wrong,

Chuck Schumer's plan to bank on safe establishment candidates in 2026 was divisive within the party—before damaging revelations broke about an insurgent Democrat in Maine.

Marine earned plaudits from some Democrats. Now his comments risk their chances of defeating incumbent Republican senator