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Platner's explicit texts damage Democratic Senate prospects

June 1, 2026

Summary

Maine Senate Democratic candidate Graham Platner faces controversy after his wife revealed he sent sexually explicit texts to other women, complicating Democratic efforts to win back the Senate, despite support from Rep. Ro Khanna.

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