Graham Platner’s fiery candidacy may fit the moment, but his baggage could sink Democrats' chances of taking back the Senate.
Source: [Time](https://time.com/article/2026/06/09/maine-democratic-senate-primary-graham-platner-scandals-susan-collins/)
Graham Platner has faced new scrutiny over his personal history, but his Democratic primary victory sets up a high-stakes race against Senator Susan Collins, a Republican.
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Maine Democrat Graham Platner clinched the nomination to take on Republican Sen. Susan Collins in November.
Sen. Lindsey Graham has held the seat since 2003, and Democrats have an uphill battle in any attempt to unseat him.
The primary victories set up a race that could be key to Democrats' hopes of winning control of the Senate.