Graham Platner, a Maine oysterman and candidate, is facing intense scrutiny regarding sexting allegations while political rivals, including Chuck Schumer, work to block his challenge to the U.S. Senate seat.
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Graham Platner, a Maine oysterman and candidate, is facing intense scrutiny regarding sexting allegations while political rivals, including Chuck Schumer, work to block his challenge to the U.S. Senate seat.
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Graham Platner is challenging Susan Collins for Maine's U.S. Senate seat, drawing political attention from Kirsten Gillibrand and Chuck Schumer.Also in this story
- While running for the U.S. Senate seat, Graham Platner faces attacks from John E. Sununu, who also runs in Maine.
- Graham Platner's primary win sets up the general election contest, while allegations emerge linking him to the Socialist Rifle Association.
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Graham Platner
American oyster farmer, harbormaster, and political candidate
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Chuck Schumer
American politician (born 1950)
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Maine
tributary of the Loire in France