Key facts
- Graham Platner, a Democratic candidate for the Maine Senate, addressed past sexting allegations.
- Platner stated the sexting occurred with multiple women early in his marriage.
- He indicated the messaging ceased soon after he was married.
- Platner made these remarks in an interview.
- The Maine Democratic primary election is scheduled for Tuesday.
Maine Senate hopeful Graham Platner (D) addressed past allegations of sexting with multiple women, stating that he and his wife, Amy Gertner, dealt with the issue early in their marriage. When questioned in an interview about when the sexually explicit messaging ceased, Platner indicated it occurred soon after they were married. This statement comes amidst ongoing scrutiny of Platner's past conduct as he campaigns for the Democratic nomination for the Maine Senate seat, where he is a frontrunner. The Maine Democratic primary election is scheduled for Tuesday. A Wall Street Journal profile highlighted these past issues as a liability for Democrats seeking Senate control.