Despite controversies including a Nazi tattoo, Senate candidate Graham Platner continues to receive support from many Democratic voters. The candidate faces scrutiny over past associations and statements.

<img alt="Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner speaks during a primary election night watch party after winning the Democratic nomination Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Blue Hill, Maine. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)" height="349" src="https://i.cbc.ca/ais/ec308e7d-026b-4358-9c48-60cf3a822cc7,1781103662363/full/max/0/default.jpg?im=Crop%2Crect%3D%280%2C264%2C5074%2C2854%29%3BResize%3D%28620%29" title="Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner speaks during a primary election night watc...