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Maine Senate Candidate Faces Backlash Over Church Ad

3/25/2026

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Graham Platner, a Maine Senate candidate, faces backlash for using Sullivan Harbor Baptist Church in his campaign ad, though the church says it does not endorse him and requests removal.
The ad features military veterans and patriotic imagery.
The Republican National Committee criticized Platner as morally compromised, while he remains ahead in polling and is backed by Bernie Sanders in his bid against Gov. Janet Mills in the Democratic primary.

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Graham Platner, a Maine Senate candidate, faces backlash for using Sullivan Harbor Baptist Church in his campaign ad, though the church says it does not endorse him and requests removal.
The ad features military veterans and patriotic imagery.
The Republican National Committee criticized Platner as morally compromised, while he remains ahead in polling and is backed by Bernie Sanders in his bid against Gov. Janet Mills in the Democratic primary.