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Democratic Maine oyster farmer to challenge Susan Collins

The 40-year-old veteran of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars joins a growing field of challengers for Collins’ seat as Democrats hope to retake the Senate.

New Hampshire Bulletin · 1h

Maine oysterman stirring up Democrats’ efforts to oust Susan Collins

A largely unknown oysterman and military veteran, Graham Platner garnered widespread attention this week when he launched a U.S. Senate campaign to try to unseat long-time Republican U.S. Sen. Susan Collins.

Yahoo · 6h

Maine’s Zohran? Veteran and farmer Graham Platner to challenge Sen. Susan Collins

Platner is the latest Democrat to announce his candidacy in the 2026 senate race against the incumbent Collins. Others include Jordan Woods, the former chief of staff to then-Rep. Katie Porter, and David Costello, who ran against Maine Independent Sen. Angus King in 2024.

Maine Public1d

Graham Platner, veteran, oyster farmer, launches bid to topple Sen. Susan Collins

Platner, a Democrat who served as a Marine in Iraq and the Army in Afghanistan, says the "oligarchy is the enemy." ...

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Veteran who served in Middle Eastern wars launches campaign against Sen. Susan Collins

Combat veteran Graham Platner enters 2026 Senate race as Democrat challenging Republican Susan Collins in Maine with focus on ...

Jewish Insider12h

Susan Collins hits newly minted challenger over his anti-Israel rhetoric

Susan Collins (R-ME) is criticizing Graham Platner, a Democrat running against her in next year’s election, for singling out ...

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Maine Mamdani: So-Called ‘Grassroots’ Oyster Farmer Has Deep Connections To Far-Left

Graham Platner, an oyster farmer running as a Democrat in the Maine Senate primary, is being propped up as a “grassroots” candidate who can win over Trump supporters. His record tells a more ...

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