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Senate Candidate Faces Controversy Amid Campaign Shakeup

10/27/2025

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Campaign manager Kevin Brown exits days after joining, citing personal reasons tied to an impending family addition.
Graham Platner, a Maine Senate candidate, has drawn controversy over offensive Reddit posts and a tattoo resembling a Nazi symbol.
Former political director Genevieve McDonald also departed, criticizing Platner's remarks.
Platner remains in the race and claims a poll shows him leading Governor Janet Mills 45% to 26%, deeming media attacks ineffective.

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Campaign manager Kevin Brown exits days after joining, citing personal reasons tied to an impending family addition.
Graham Platner, a Maine Senate candidate, has drawn controversy over offensive Reddit posts and a tattoo resembling a Nazi symbol.
Former political director Genevieve McDonald also departed, criticizing Platner's remarks.
Platner remains in the race and claims a poll shows him leading Governor Janet Mills 45% to 26%, deeming media attacks ineffective.