Platner Returns to Maine Stage | Texas News

Graham Platner, the former Democratic Senate nominee in Maine who dropped out amid sexual assault allegations, is set to make his first public appearance since stepping aside—speaking at a Labor Day rally in Ellsworth organized by Hancock County Activists. Though he denied the claims and cited his decision as a strategic move to focus on defeating the incumbent GOP senator, Platner’s campaign was marred by other controversies, including explicit texts sent while married and a Nazi-symbol tattoo he didn’t know he had. Now, with Troy Jackson officially replacing him as the Democratic nominee, Platner’s return stage has drawn sharp criticism from Republicans, who argue his presence signals Democratic disconnect with Mainers. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/02bb46a136c67f8b