Graham C Platner

Graham C Platner is a candidate for US Senator Maine Primary Election in 2026 in Statewide, Maine.

Oyster farmer in Sullivan, ME

Also running: Susan M Collins, David A Costello, Janet T Mills.

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.