A new poll conducted as Platner's resurfaced Reddit posts, which drew backlash, revealed where he stands with Maine Democrats.

Despite controversies that include Reddit posts calling himself a communist and a tattoo that resembled a Nazi symbol, Democratic Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner leads Maine Gov. Janet Mills in a very early look at Maine’s Democratic primary for Senate , reveals a new poll from the University of New Hampshire Survey Center.

The poll was conducted last week, marking a commanding lead for the political newcomer amid recent controversy.

Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner’s former political director said his campaign offered her $15,000 to sign a nondisclosure agreement (NDA) prior to her exit from the campaign, Politico reported. Newsweek contacted the political director, Genevieve McDonald, and Platner’s campaign for comment via Facebook message and email.

Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner covered up a tattoo on his chest that resembled a Nazi symbol, a spokesperson for Platner’s campaign confirmed to NBC News.

The 41-year-old oyster farmer and military veteran looking to unseat GOP Sen. Susan Collins says he had no idea the skull and crossbones tattooed on his chest was linked to an infamous Hitler unit.

Chuck Schumer's plan to bank on safe establishment candidates in 2026 was divisive within the party—before damaging revelations broke about an insurgent Democrat in Maine.

Oyster farmer and Democratic Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner’s father has contributed approximately $60,000 to Democratic candidates and causes, according to federal records. Bronson Platner, the father of Graham Platner and a retired lawyer and assistant district attorney,