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An oysterman is the latest Democrat to run against Sen. Susan Collins in 2026

Graham Platner, 40, from the Hancock County town of Sullivan, announced Tuesday he is running as a Democrat for the chance to ...

Maine oyster farmer wants to upend Democratic politics with Senate bid

Graham Platner wants to oust Sen. Susan Collins — and disrupt national Dems’ plans to unite around Gov. Janet Mills.
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Who is Graham Platner and why is he everywhere right now?

Defeating Susan Collins is Graham Platner’s primary goal, but he and his campaign also signaled that they’re gearing up for a potential fight against power brokers in the Democratic National Committee ...

In Maine, a Political Novice Makes a Long-Shot Bid to Oust Collins

Democrats hope to recruit Governor Janet Mills to challenge the powerful Republican senator, but an oyster farmer with a ...

Maine Mamdani: So-Called ‘Grassroots’ Oyster Farmer Has Deep Connections To Far-Left

Graham Platner, an oyster farmer running as a Democrat in the Maine Senate primary, is being propped up as a “grassroots” candidate who can win over Trump supporters. His record tells a more ...
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Susan Collins' Democratic Opponent Isn't About To Clam Up

In the State of Maine, an oyster farmer named Graham Platner is taking on the personification of wishy-washy, Sen Susan Collins. His introductory video is pretty good and he's got some real good hits ...