Key facts
- Graham Platner, a Democratic candidate for the Maine Senate, stated that accusations against him are being 'weaponized'.
- Platner previously addressed past sexting allegations, stating they were handled early in his marriage.
- An ex-girlfriend of Platner accused The New York Times of 'set up' regarding its portrayal of her experience dating him.
- The Maine Democratic primary election is scheduled for Tuesday.
Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner stated that accusations against him are being 'weaponized' as he faces scrutiny ahead of the Democratic primary. Platner has previously addressed past sexting allegations, stating they were handled early in his marriage. An ex-girlfriend of Platner, Lyndsey Fifield, is expressing frustration with The New York Times over its portrayal of her and others' experiences dating the Democrat. Fifield, who was quoted in a Times story detailing allegations of 'unsettling' behavior in Platner's dating life, feels betrayed by the publication. The Maine Democratic primary election is scheduled for Tuesday.