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Platner Raises $200K, Backed by Democrats Amid Allegations

6/6/2026

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Platner’s campaign reported raising over $200,000 since the New York Times story, calling it the best fundraising day since Governor Janet Mills ended her Senate bid.
Tickets for the virtual event range from $100 to $7,000, with Senator Brian Schatz appearing Sunday.
Democratic leaders including Senator Martin Heinrich, Rep. Ro Khanna, VoteVets and the Working Families Party continue to back Platner despite his denial of allegations.

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Platner’s campaign reported raising over $200,000 since the New York Times story, calling it the best fundraising day since Governor Janet Mills ended her Senate bid.
Tickets for the virtual event range from $100 to $7,000, with Senator Brian Schatz appearing Sunday.
Democratic leaders including Senator Martin Heinrich, Rep. Ro Khanna, VoteVets and the Working Families Party continue to back Platner despite his denial of allegations.