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Graham C Platner

Democratic Party

Oyster farmer

Sullivan, ME

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What is Graham C Platner running for?

Race
U.S. Senator (Maine, Class 2)

How much has Graham C Platner raised?

Graham C Platner's campaign has reported raising $21,050,419 and spending $19,287,361 to the Federal Election Commission.

Total raised
$21,050,419
Total spent
$19,287,361
Campaign committee
GRAHAM FOR MAINE

Graham C Platner, born in 1984 in Maine, is an oyster farmer, Marine Corps and Army National Guard veteran who served multiple tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. A former defense contractor, he also serves as Sullivan's harbormaster and planning board chair. Platner is a Democratic candidate for the 2026 U.S. Senate primary, advocating for economic equality, universal healthcare, and environmental protection. He aims to offer a "better politics," despite past controversies regarding social media and a tattoo, and is challenging Governor Janet Mills for the nomination.

Where does Graham C Platner stand on the issues?

Graham C Platner has a recorded position on 10 issues. Each is Civoren's summary of the campaign's own public material, with the source linked.

  • Campaign Finance Reform

    Supports

    Supports getting big money out of politics, a constitutional amendment to overturn Citizens United, banning lawmakers and their spouses from trading stocks, and lifetime lobbying bans.

    “His proposals include getting big money out of politics and prohibiting lawmakers and their spouses from trading stocks or benefiting from government contracts.”

    pressherald.comAs of June 2026

  • Energy

    Supports

    Supports a national electricity rate freeze, eliminating federal gas/diesel taxes, a Big Oil windfall-profits tax, and heavy investment in clean energy and grid modernization.

    “The only way out of our energy crisis is to invest heavily in building a new clean energy supply and a modern grid to bring power where it's needed.”

    wmtw.comAs of May 2026

  • Environment & Sustainability

    Supports

    Supports urgent action on climate change and strengthening the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act so enforcement against polluters does not depend on the sitting president.

    “I will stand up against efforts to dismantle the Clean Air Act and the Clean Water Act.”

    grahamforsenate.comAs of September 2026

  • Foreign Policy & National Security

    Supports

    Supports an anti-war foreign policy: condemns the Gaza campaign as a genocide, vows never to vote for "pointless wars," and wants to cut Pentagon waste and rebuild American shipbuilding.

    “I will never, ever vote to send Americans into a pointless war.”

    grahamforsenate.comAs of September 2026

  • Gun Policy & Second Amendment

    Mixed

    Opposes a ban on semi-automatic assault weapons but favors universal background checks and red-flag laws, combined with expanded mental health services.

    “He added that he favors universal background checks, and red-flag laws "are great starting point" and should be combined with expanding mental health care services.”

    nbcnews.comAs of April 2026

  • Healthcare Access & Affordability

    Supports

    Supports Medicare for All and rebuilding the healthcare system; opposes any cuts to Medicare and Medicaid and pledges to fund rural hospitals and lower prescription drug prices.

    “I will be a strong supporter of a Medicare for All system, moving away from the for-profit insurance system that has brought us nothing but grief.”

    grahamforsenate.comAs of September 2026

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Past Elections

Past Campaign

US Senator Maine

Primary election

Statewide, MaineEnded 6/9/2026

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