Old Jokes About Jesus and Mary Come Back To Haunt Gaffe-Plagued Maine Senate Hopeful

Despite a series of controversies, Graham Platner, enjoys a wide lead over Governor Janet Mills in the race for the Democratic nomination.

Senate hopeful Graham Platner speaks at a town hall at Ogunquit, Maine, on October 22, 2025. — Senate hopeful Graham Platner speaks at a town hall at Ogunquit, Maine, on October 22, 2025. Sophie Park/Getty Images

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Apr 3, 2026, 01:43 PM ET