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Maine Senate Candidate Platner Cancels NYC Event Amid Controversy

3/23/2026

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Graham Platner, a Democratic Senate candidate from Maine, canceled a campaign event at a New York City gay bar.
The cancellation followed inquiries from The Advocate.
The campaign did not respond to requests for comment.
Platner apologized for past statements.
He will face Janet Mills in the Democratic primary on June 9.

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Graham Platner, a Democratic Senate candidate from Maine, canceled a campaign event at a New York City gay bar.
The cancellation followed inquiries from The Advocate.
The campaign did not respond to requests for comment.
Platner apologized for past statements.
He will face Janet Mills in the Democratic primary on June 9.