Polling Average
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46.9%
44.0%
Democrat
Graham Platner
Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Maine
$2.0M
NOV 7, 2026
General Election
Voters choose the office holder.
Live Odds
Current prediction-market probability for the candidate, updated as market prices change.
Graham Platner is trading at 0% to win the Maine Senate winner? (Person) on prediction markets.
Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleOyster farmer
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
Age41 years old (Sep 1, 1984)
GenderMale
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LocationMaine
BackgroundOyster farmer
Notable personal detailsGraham Cunningham Platner is an American oyster farmer and military veteran who ran for U.S. Senate in Maine in the 2026 cycle. He has described himself as a Marine and U.S. Army veteran and has held local municipal roles in Sullivan, Maine, including service on the town planning board. Platner won the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate in Maine in June 2026 and later formally withdrew from the race in July 2026.
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Political Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Supports substantially higher taxes on wealthy individuals and billionaires (including a ‘billionaire minimum tax’ and ‘tax the rich’ proposals) to fund expanded public programs such as universal healthcare and stronger social supports. Advocates dismantling what he calls a ‘billionaire economy’ in favor of an economy that prioritizes workers, small businesses, and public goods.
Healthcare
The candidate supports Medicare for All and calls healthcare a basic human right. He pledges to move away from the for‑profit insurance system, fund rural hospitals, expand Medicare/Medicaid, and empower the government to negotiate prescription drug prices.
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Immigration & Border
Supports a path to citizenship and opposes mass deportations and ICE operations in communities while also saying the country needs strong border security. Calls for ending what he calls the “mass deportation machine,” organizing resistance to ICE actions, and seeking immigration reform paired with border measures.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Public reporting shows mixed signals on Platner’s stance. Some news coverage describes him as defending abortion rights, while other pieces quote him expressing uncertainty about whether abortion is murder or healthcare, and his campaign site does not provide a clear, detailed policy statement on reproductive rights.
Climate & Energy
Supports urgent action on climate change, strengthening the Clean Air and Clean Water Acts, and federal investment to protect Maine’s environment and create good union jobs tied to clean energy and waterfront resilience.
Public Safety & Guns
The candidate identifies as a lifelong gun owner who supports targeted gun-safety measures while respecting lawful gun ownership. He has expressed conditional support for red flag laws and did not endorse a ban on semi-automatic/assault-style weapons, saying such bans focus on aesthetics over function. He has described the three-day waiting period enacted in Maine as potentially excessive personally but said he would not oppose it if passed by the legislature.
Latest News
AINews Summary
Last updatedAug 13, 2026
Graham Platner has returned to public view after ending his Maine Senate campaign, and he is scheduled to speak at a Labor Day rally in Ellsworth that is not affiliated with the state Democratic Party. He withdrew after a campaign collapse tied to allegations and other controversies, including disputed sexual assault claims, explicit messages, social media posts, and a tattoo resembling Nazi imagery. Maine Democrats have since replaced him with Troy Jackson as their Senate nominee.
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Articles
TAThe Associated Press11 days ago
Graham Platner to return to public stage after ending campaign
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WEWashington Examiner11 days ago
Platner to speak at first event after suspending campaign amid scandals
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WEWashington Examiner26 days ago
Feminist group backs donor refunds from Graham Platner
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FForbes28 days ago
Platner Is Gone, But His Billionaire Tax Plan Still Matters
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Latest Polls
Recent polling results and the candidate's current average in the race.
Graham Platner currently averages 46.9%, ranking first in this race, 2.9 points ahead of the nearest opponent.
Polling average: 46.9%Position: firstMargin: +2.9 ptsLatest poll: 42.0% (Jul 7 - 7)Polls included: 26
Average recalculated from polls through Jul 7 - 7.
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Endorsements
14Maine Service Employees AssociationKirsten GillibrandShenna BellowsNirav ShahWorking Families PartyElizabeth WarrenRuben GallegoProgressive Change Campaign CommitteeMaine State Nurses AssociationInternational Federation of Professional and Technical EngineersUnited Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America
Campaign Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
Total raisedCash on hand
$21.1M
$15.8M
$10.5M
$5.3M
$0
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$21.1M
$1.8M
$19.3M
$1.1M
Source: FEC