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Senate Candidate Platner Under Fire Over NDA Controversy

10/25/2025

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Graham Platner, a Maine Senate candidate, faced scrutiny after Genevieve McDonald, a former political director, said she was offered $15,000 to sign a nondisclosure agreement.
McDonald declined the NDA and said Platner's past social media comments disqualify him.
Platner's campaign labeled McDonald a "disgruntled former employee" after retracting the NDA.
Platner maintains a lead with 58% support among likely voters.
The primary is scheduled for June 9, 2026.

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Graham Platner, a Maine Senate candidate, faced scrutiny after Genevieve McDonald, a former political director, said she was offered $15,000 to sign a nondisclosure agreement.
McDonald declined the NDA and said Platner's past social media comments disqualify him.
Platner's campaign labeled McDonald a "disgruntled former employee" after retracting the NDA.
Platner maintains a lead with 58% support among likely voters.
The primary is scheduled for June 9, 2026.