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Graham Platner isn't going anywhere in Maine Senate race after latest controversy

Graham Platner isn't going anywhere in Maine Senate race after latest controversy
NPR News Friday 05 June 2026, 20:16 UTC By Saige Miller 1 min read
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Graham Platner is denying accusations of being physically rough with former girlfriends saying that report in The New York Times and other controversies are a sign his campaign is gaining momentum.(Image credit: Joe Raedle)

Graham Platner is denying accusations of being physically rough with former girlfriends saying that report in The New York Times and other controversies are a sign his campaign is gaining momentum.

(Image credit: Joe Raedle)

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