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Maine Senate Candidate Defends Controversial Tattoo Amid Criticism

10/22/2025

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Graham Platner, a Maine Democratic Senate candidate, defended a tattoo linked to Nazi imagery.
He said he got the tattoo on leave in Croatia and was unaware of its connotations until recently.
Critics resurfaced controversial social media posts about communism and police.
The race remains in the Democratic primary against Governor Janet Mills, with the winner to challenge U.S. Senator Susan Collins.

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Graham Platner, a Maine Democratic Senate candidate, defended a tattoo linked to Nazi imagery.
He said he got the tattoo on leave in Croatia and was unaware of its connotations until recently.
Critics resurfaced controversial social media posts about communism and police.
The race remains in the Democratic primary against Governor Janet Mills, with the winner to challenge U.S. Senator Susan Collins.