Maine Gov. Janet Mills (D) has taken the polling lead over Democratic primary challenger Graham Platner in the Pine Tree State’s 2026 Senate race, according to a survey released Saturday. The SoCal Strategies Maine Poll found Mills garnering 41 percent support from likely voters surveyed,

A new poll conducted as Platner's resurfaced Reddit posts, which drew backlash, revealed where he stands with Maine Democrats.

Despite recent controversies, Platner has a huge lead in a recent poll and is drawing big crowds, while the two-term governor Mills is counting on her experience and achievements.

Maine Democrat Graham Platner remains committed to his U.S. Senate campaign despite a growing list of controversies.

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.

Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner covered up a tattoo on his chest that resembled a Nazi symbol, a spokesperson for Platner’s campaign confirmed to NBC News.

Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner (D) said Monday his past Reddit comments were meant “to get a rise out of people.” “That was me trying to get a rise out of people on the Internet,” Platner

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