Platner's Scandals Create Splits Among Maine Democrats as Primary Looms

Graham Platner remains ahead in Maine’s Democratic primary, but recent scandals—especially extramarital sexual texts and related allegations—have unsettled some Democratic and independent voters who are weighing backing his Republican opponent or staying home; Mills suspended her gubernatorial bid and hasn’t endorsed him, while Platner’s supporters credit his policy focus on universal health care and anti-corruption efforts and view past missteps as in the past. The result is a divided base heading into a must-win race against Susan Collins as the general election looms.