Sen. Elizabeth Warren endorses Graham Platner in heated Senate primary

By: Lauren McCauley

Outlets: Maine Morning Star

Published: March 19, 2026

Words: 391

Last Updated: 1 day, 23 hours ago

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Prominent progressive U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts endorsed Graham Platner for U.S. Senate on Thursday, throwing her weight behind the political newcomer after a new political ad resurfaced his controversial past comments about women and sexual assault.

In a video posted to social media, Warren described Platner as “the real deal” and a fighter who’s “ready to take that fight to Washington.”

“Look, people are hurting and people are ready to …

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