Graham Platner is leading the Maine Democratic senate primary with 55 percent support among likely voters, compared to Governor Janet Mills at 28 percent. A recent Emerson College poll indicates a 27-point gap ahead of the June 9 primary. Both candidates show potential to defeat Republican incumbent Susan Collins in fall matchups. Platner has faced scrutiny over past social media posts and a tattoo, which he has addressed, claiming they do not reflect his current beliefs. A February poll also showed Platner with a substantial lead over Mills and Collins.
"An Emerson College poll released Thursday found Platner leading his central opponent, Governor Janet Mills, by 55 percent to 28 percent among likely voters, a staggering 27 point gap ahead of the June 9 primary."
"Platner, a first-time candidate, has tried to fend off lingering scandals revolving around his past offensive social media posts and a skull tattoo he has since covered up that critics said resembled the Nazi death's head symbol known as a totenkopf."
"Early on in his campaign, Platner addressed his previous remarks in a direct-to-camera video, saying they're not representative of his current beliefs and that they were made during a difficult period in his life after he returned home from deployment overseas in Iraq and Afghanistan."
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