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Oyster farmer Graham Platner, a veteran, runs as a Democrat against Sen. Susan Collins in 2026, citing PTSD and populism.
Graham Platner, a 41-year-old Maine oyster farmer and Iraq and Afghanistan veteran, is running as a Democrat for U.S. Senate in 2026, challenging incumbent Susan Collins.
Despite past controversies including inflammatory social media posts and a tattoo resembling a Nazi symbol, Platner attributes his struggles to PTSD and personal challenges post-military service.
He emphasizes authenticity, redemption, and a populist vision focused on economic equality, arguing voters are ready for a new kind of candidate unburdened by political norms.
He faces competition from Gov.
Janet Mills for the Democratic nomination and maintains his campaign centers on rural values, community resilience, and transforming a system he believes has failed working-class Americans.
El agricultor de ostras Graham Platner, un veterano, se postula como demócrata contra la senadora Susan Collins en 2026, citando el trastorno de estrés postraumático y el populismo.