Graham Platner hits the campaign trail amid controversy: ‘Maine had my back’

Hundreds of supporters signaled they weren’t phased by the new allegations about Graham Platner’s past relationships, giving the Democratic Senate candidate a warm welcome on Friday.

BAR HARBOR, Maine — As he returned to the campaign trail on Friday, Graham Platner took a moment to indirectly address new allegations of “toxic” and “unsettling” behavior three women from his past relationships leveled against him.

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At the same time, hundreds of supporters signaled to Platner that they were still with him, despite a torrent of negative attention. They gave him several standing ovations and at one point chanted the name of his wife, Amy Gertner, when he singled her out for support.

In his remarks, the Democratic Senate candidate spoke of Maine as a state that has given him personal strength to build himself back from the brink.