Maine Democrat Graham Platner remains committed to his U.S. Senate campaign despite a series of controversies. The oyster farmer and first-time candidate is running against Gov. Janet Mills and others for the nomination in the June 2026 primary. Democrats are hoping to unseat Republican Susan Collins. Platner has faced backlash over old Reddit posts and a tattoo linked to a Nazi symbol. He has since apologized and covered the tattoo. Nationals supporters like Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Ro Khanna are standing by Platner.
His U.S. Senate campaign under fire, Maine Democrat Graham Platner said Wednesday that a tattoo on his chest has been covered to no longer reflect an image widely recognized as a Nazi symbol.
Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner tells AP he got a new tattoo to cover one seen as a Nazi symbol.