Senate candidate Graham Platner sent explicit texts to multiple women while married, wife says: report Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner is reportedly facing scrutiny over sexual text exchanges with multiple women after his marriage. His wife, Amy Gertner, confided about the messages to a campaign aide, later expressing deep hurt over the betrayal of privacy but affirming the strength of their marriage. Platner has also dealt with past controversies including a tattoo resembling a Nazi symbol and controversial Reddit posts.

• Graham Platner, a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Maine, allegedly exchanged sexual texts with several women after marrying his wife.
• Platner’s wife, Amy Gertner, reportedly revealed the messages to a campaign aide after discovering them months into their marriage.
• Gertner expressed hurt over the invasion of privacy but stated her marriage is stronger than ever and she knows the man she married.
• Platner has a history of controversies, including a Nazi-like tattoo and controversial Reddit posts minimizing sexual assault and making crude remarks.
• Despite controversies, Platner holds a lead in recent polls and has support from figures like Rep. Ro Khanna, while opponent Susan Collins calls him too extreme.