Graham Platner wins Maine Democratic primary amid swirl of misconduct allegations

Platner now faces Sen. Susan Collins, who is seeking a sixth term.

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Combat veteran-turned-oyster farmer Graham Platner has won the Democratic Party’s Senate nomination in Maine with about 72% of the primary vote Tuesday, overcoming a string of personal controversies that had shadowed his campaign for months.

State of play

Platner defeated Gov. Janet Mills, who had suspended her campaign in April bu…