Republicans prepare $8 million ad campaign against possible Platner replacement

Global Politics Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:36:49 GMT Moderate confidence — 71/100

Republicans are preparing to launch an $8 million ad blitz against the candidate selected to replace Maine Senate Democratic nominee Graham Platner in the wake of sexual assault allegations.
In May, the super PAC Pine Tree Results spent $2 million on YouTube and television ads bashing Platner and still has $8 million left to fight...
Maine Democratic Party Executive Director Devon Murphy-Anderson said Tuesday that Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner’s campaign has sought to influence the outcome of who may replace him on the Democratic ticket after an accusation of sexual assault.

Republicans are preparing to launch an $8 million ad blitz against the candidate selected to replace Maine Senate Democratic nominee Graham Platner in the wake of sexual assault allegations.

In May, the super PAC Pine Tree Results spent $2 million on YouTube and television ads bashing Platner and still has $8 million left to fight...
Maine Democratic Party Executive Director Devon Murphy-Anderson said Tuesday that Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner’s campaign has sought to influence the outcome of who may replace him on the Democratic ticket after an accusation of sexual assault.

Sources: The Hill