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Platner Near-Certain Primary Win Despite Sexting Scandal

6/2/2026

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Prediction markets give Graham Platner, a Democratic candidate, a 97.8% implied chance to win the Democratic primary despite recent sexting revelations.
Maine Governor Janet Mills remains on the June 9 Democratic Senate primary ballot while she has suspended campaigning.
The scandal prompted Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and EMILY’s List to endorse Mills.
New Hampshire polling on May 21-25 showed Platner at 76% and Mills at 10% among likely Democratic primary voters.

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Prediction markets give Graham Platner, a Democratic candidate, a 97.8% implied chance to win the Democratic primary despite recent sexting revelations.
Maine Governor Janet Mills remains on the June 9 Democratic Senate primary ballot while she has suspended campaigning.
The scandal prompted Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and EMILY’s List to endorse Mills.
New Hampshire polling on May 21-25 showed Platner at 76% and Mills at 10% among likely Democratic primary voters.