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Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner’s former political director said his campaign offered her $15,000 to sign a nondisclosure agreement (NDA) prior to her exit from the campaign, Politico reported. Newsweek contacted the political director, Genevieve McDonald, and Platner’s campaign for comment via Facebook message and email.

Platner is a U.S. military veteran and oyster farmer running for the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate in Maine.

Graham Platner’s most vocal supporters are doubling down. There was a moment earlier this week — after Maine Gov. Janet Mills announced her candidacy for Senate; after a tranche of old Reddit posts triggered debate over Platner’s views on everything ...

A new poll conducted as Platner's resurfaced Reddit posts, which drew backlash, revealed where he stands with Maine Democrats.

Platner has been aggressive in seeking to retake control of the narrative after his campaign was shaken by unearthed comments he made.

Chuck Schumer's plan to bank on safe establishment candidates in 2026 was divisive within the party—before damaging revelations broke about an insurgent Democrat in Maine.