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Maine Senate Candidate Keeps Run Amid Nazi Tattoo Controversy

5/5/2026

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Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platton of Maine retains his candidacy despite criticism over his former Nazi-associated Totenkopf tattoo.
Platton raised $12 million through March 31, 2024, covered the tattoo after learning it was a Nazi symbol, and has skipped all primary debates since Janet Mills withdrew.
Democratic leaders and groups have questioned Platton’s suitability.
Michigan fundraiser Kelly Neumann sued the Free Beacon for defamation after praising her grandfather’s World II German-army service.

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Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platton of Maine retains his candidacy despite criticism over his former Nazi-associated Totenkopf tattoo.
Platton raised $12 million through March 31, 2024, covered the tattoo after learning it was a Nazi symbol, and has skipped all primary debates since Janet Mills withdrew.
Democratic leaders and groups have questioned Platton’s suitability.
Michigan fundraiser Kelly Neumann sued the Free Beacon for defamation after praising her grandfather’s World II German-army service.