Graham Platner
Former Candidate, U.S. Senate (ME) · Democratic · Maine
Graham Platner won the 2026 Democratic primary for U.S. Senate in Maine but withdrew in July 2026 after sexual-assault allegations, which he denies. The Maine Democratic Party is selecting his replacement at a special nominating convention.
Profile last updated Jul 12, 2026 · Center Field Politics
Scout's Report
Former Democratic U.S. Senate nominee in Maine who ran on healthcare, veterans issues, and economic fairness before withdrawing in July 2026. No governing record — most quantitative stats are N/A by design.
Core Strength
Distinct biography (veteran, oyster farmer) and record-setting grassroots fundraising.
Core Weakness
Withdrew from the race July 8, 2026 after a sexual-assault allegation, which he denies.
Recent Action
Officially filed his withdrawal from the Senate race with the Maine Secretary of State on July 10, 2026; the Maine Democratic Party will pick his replacement at a July 25 nominating convention.
Key Metrics
- Attendance
- N/A
- Initiative
- High
- Documented Controversies
- 0
- Funding Secured
- N/A
- Outside Influence
- Low
No roll-call record available for a non-incumbent.
Campaign emphasizes healthcare access and working-class economic policy.
No official ethics findings or court records on file.
No appropriations history for a non-incumbent candidate.
Derived from PAC and outside-spending share of campaign funding.
Where They Stand
Stances on the issues many voters care most about. Where a candidate has not given a clear answer we mark it "Mixed / Partial" or "Unclear" rather than guess. Positions are drawn from official records and bias-labeled news sources; they are descriptive only and are never scored.
Environment—Supports4
Climate protections and regulation versus fewer climate-related regulations on industry.
Campaign backs aggressive climate action and clean-energy investment.
Healthcare—Supports45
Expanding healthcare coverage for all versus expanding market-based, private insurance.
A strong supporter of Medicare for All who vows to oppose any cuts to Medicare or Medicaid.
Second Amendment—Mixed / Partial5
New firearm regulations versus no new firearm regulations.
Supports universal background checks and red-flag laws but opposes a ban on semi-automatic "assault" weapons.
Immigration—Supports4
Pathways to citizenship versus a closed-border approach.
Calls for dismantling ICE, ending mass deportations, and a path to citizenship paired with border security.
Roe v. Wade—Supports4
Protecting access to abortion versus restricting access to abortion.
Supports a strong federal guarantee of abortion rights.
National Security—Opposes5
Whether diplomacy or military strength should be the primary national-security priority.
Aligned with Bernie Sanders’ anti-war stance; calls for organizing against new U.S. wars.
Campaign Funding
Raised $16.3M for the 2026 cycle. Outside influence read: low; opacity proxy 0%.
Total raised (cycle 2026): $16,300,000 · Outside influence: Low
Party Loyalty
No voting record yet; loyalty cannot be measured.
Sources
- Maine Secretary of State — Candidate filings
- Ballotpedia — Maine U.S. Senate election 2026
- AP — Maine Senate race coverage
- Graham Platner for Senate — Platform
- NBC News — Platner lays out his Senate agenda
- Maine GOP — Statement on Platner Senate campaign
- FEC — Campaign finance (2026 cycle (through May 20, 2026))