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Maine Senate Candidate Faces Reddit Abuse Allegations, GOP Accuses Media

6/24/2026

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Archived Reddit comments reveal Graham Platton posted graphic jokes about incest, bestiality and necrophilia, sparking controversy.
Platton won the Democratic nomination for Maine’s U.S. Senate and will challenge incumbent Republican Senator Susan Collins.
A former partner alleges Platton bruised her and restrained her in a room.
Republican officials say the New York Times and other outlets are downplaying the revelations as the election nears.

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Archived Reddit comments reveal Graham Platton posted graphic jokes about incest, bestiality and necrophilia, sparking controversy.
Platton won the Democratic nomination for Maine’s U.S. Senate and will challenge incumbent Republican Senator Susan Collins.
A former partner alleges Platton bruised her and restrained her in a room.
Republican officials say the New York Times and other outlets are downplaying the revelations as the election nears.