Politico: Platner Admits Sending Sexual Texts During Marriage

May 31, 2026 • Google News World

Maine Senate Candidate Admits to Sending Sexual Texts During Marriage

Graham Platner, a candidate in the Maine Senate race, has confirmed that he sent explicit texts to women while married. According to reports, Platner’s wife flagged these messages as part of her husband’s campaign.

The news comes after multiple outlets reported on the issue. The New York Times and CNN initially broke the story, citing sources who claimed Platner had been sending sexually explicit texts to other women during his marriage. The Wall Street Journal also confirmed the reports, stating that Platner’s wife had flagged these messages as part of her husband’s campaign.

In a statement, Platner acknowledged that he had sent the texts and expressed regret for any harm caused. His wife has also spoken out about the situation, describing herself as “deeply hurt” by the revelations.

The incident has sparked controversy in Maine’s Senate race, with some critics calling for Platner to withdraw from the campaign. However, no official statement has been made on whether Platner will step down or continue his candidacy.

Platner is currently running against other candidates in the Maine Senate election. The outcome of the election remains uncertain at this time.

Source: Google News World