Graham Platten Faces Scrutiny Over Online Posts and Allegations

In June 2026, archived Reddit posts from a former account of Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platten resurfaced, showing graphic jokes about incest, bestiality, necrophilia, and other sexually explicit comments. The posts, dated 2013-2014, were retrieved from internet archives despite attempts to delete them.

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Platten won the Democratic nomination for Maine’s U.S. Senate seat in early June, challenging incumbent Republican Sen. Susan Collins, who has served since 1997. Polls after the primary showed Platten ahead by an average of 4.5 points, though the race remained competitive.

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Key individuals include Graham Platten, the Democratic nominee; Lyndsey Fifield, his former partner; and Sen. Susan Collins, the Republican incumbent. Critics also note remarks aimed at a Purple Heart recipient. Reports also noted a Kik profile with a photo of Platten wearing only a towel.

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Statewide surveys show Platten’s lead over Collins between 4 and 5 points. After July 13, when his name is locked on the ballot, the campaign will focus on final voter outreach.

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In a press briefing, Platten said he received STI testing at Planned Parenthood as a young adult and that many female acquaintances use the clinic for primary health care. He described the archived Reddit jokes as “old jokes” taken out of context and reiterated his current policy positions on health and veterans’ issues.

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Lyndsey Fifield alleges Platten engaged in physical aggression, describing bruises from a grip, confinement after an argument, and forced removal from a taxi. Reports also note a Totenkopf tattoo, a symbol historically linked to Nazi groups, which Platten later covered. Critics cite his past support for Hamas’s tactics and remarks viewed as hostile toward wounded veterans.

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• “I was eating out my grandmother and it tasted like horse cum,” — Graham Platten, Reddit post, 2014.

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• “ Responding to the post, Platner said: Holy fuck, how about people just take some responsibility for themselves and not get so fucked up they wind up having sex with someone they don’t mean to?” — Graham Platten, Reddit post, 2013.

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• “What’s the word? Uh, I got STI checks at the Portland Planned Parenthood. And it’s not an embarrassing thing. It’s a smart thing to do, especially when you’re younger.” — Graham Platten, campaign interview.

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• “ “But I will also say that many of my female friends and my wife throughout their lives have received some form of that same kind of support from Planned Parenthood,” Platner pandered, before adding this beauty: I have friends who, even today, get primary care through Planned Parenthood.” — Graham Platten, campaign interview.

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The controversy is based on archived Reddit posts and statements reported by a single outlet. Although the article mentions “multiple outlets” reviewed the material, no other sources are identified, leaving verification incomplete.

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After July 13, Platten’s name is locked on the ballot, and both campaigns will intensify voter outreach before the November election. Media scrutiny of the allegations is expected to increase.

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