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Warren Backs Platner in Controversial Maine Primary Fight

4/21/2026

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Senator Elizabeth Warren endorsed Graham Platner, a Maine Democratic primary candidate, praising him as a "fighter" against corruption.
Warren says Platner can defeat Republican Senator Susan Collins.
Platner faces scrutiny over controversies, including offensive social posts and a Nazi-symbol tattoo, for which he apologized.
The primary is set for June 9, with tensions between Platner and two-term Democratic Governor Janet Mills, backed by Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer.

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Senator Elizabeth Warren endorsed Graham Platner, a Maine Democratic primary candidate, praising him as a "fighter" against corruption.
Warren says Platner can defeat Republican Senator Susan Collins.
Platner faces scrutiny over controversies, including offensive social posts and a Nazi-symbol tattoo, for which he apologized.
The primary is set for June 9, with tensions between Platner and two-term Democratic Governor Janet Mills, backed by Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer.