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The Portland Press Herald · 19h

Oyster farmer, former Marine enters U.S. Senate race against Susan Collins

Graham Platner, a Democrat from Hancock County, joins a growing list of mostly little-known candidates to challenge Collins, who is seeking a 6th term.

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 take on the Republican senator.

Maine Public · 1d

Graham Platner, veteran, oyster farmer, launches bid to topple Sen. Susan Collins

Platner, a Democrat who served as a Marine in Iraq and the Army in Afghanistan, says the "oligarchy is the enemy."

Maine oysterman stirring up Democrats’ efforts to oust Susan Collins

Susan Collins on Aug. 19, 2026. (Photo courtesy of Graham for Senate ... strengthening unions — Platner is clearly trying ...

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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 ...

Jewish Insider27m

Susan Collins hits newly minted challenger over his anti-Israel attacks

Susan Collins (R-ME) is criticizing Graham Platner, a Democrat running against her in next year’s election, for singling out ...

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