Politics93 articles covering this story· 2026-05-30
Platner's Texts With Women Concerned Campaign as Senate Race Took Off
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The wife of Graham Platner, the Democratic candidate in Maine, told the campaign he had sent sexual messages to other women. Graham Platner's insurgent bid for Senate in Maine was gathering steam last summer when his campaign was confronted with some potentially explosive information. Mr. Platner's wife, Amy Gertner, told a senior campaign aide that he had been exchanging sexual messages with multiple other women.
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- PJ MediaDemocrats Should Have Listened to Chuck Schumer
- Orlando SentinelPlatner's wife calls reports about Senate candidate's sexually explicit texts with women 'shameful'
- TownhallPlatner Staffers Bodycheck Journalists Asking Questions About His Sexting Scandal
- YahooBooker on Platner: 'That guy has questions to answer'
- NJTODAY.NETCory Booker's "concerns" are that Graham Platner is on our side in a class war - NJTODAY.NET
- Washington PostThe Platner sexting controversy and what it could mean for Democrats
- RedstateNew Twist in Platner Scandal: Whistleblower Says She Was Threatened by Campaign Strategist
- Hartfort CourantWife: reports of Platner's sexually explicit texts with women 'shameful'. What Chris Murphy said
- Breitbart'Scumbag' Graham Platner Torched for Letting Wife Address Scandals
- DNyuzCory Booker Has 'Concerns' About Platner Revelations in Maine Senate Race
- Media NationIn April, Graham Platner was asked if he had anything else to hide. His answer was not truthful.
- BostonGraham Platner's wife calls reports about Senate candidate's sexually explicit texts with women 'shameful'
- Washington ExaminerSen. Cory Booker voices 'concerns' with Platner after latest scandal
- Bangor Daily NewsGraham Platner avoids latest sexting revelation at Maine event
- 710 KURV - The Valley's News/Talk StationPlatner's Wife Calls Reports About Senate Candidate's Sexually Explicit Texts With Women 'shameful'
- KATCWife stands by Democratic Maine Senate candidate amid sexting controversy
- LancasterOnlinePlatner's wife calls reports about Senate candidate's sexually explicit texts with women 'shameful'
- ForbesPlatner's Wife Blasts Reporting Over His Alleged Sexting -- While Cory Booker Has 'Concerns'
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