Patriotic Millionaires Champion: Graham Platner (ME-SEN)

Graham Platner is the presumptive Democratic nominee for Maine Senate. He is a US Marine and Army veteran, oyster farmer, and union leader in Maine. As a first time candidate who is running on a message that centers working Americans, his campaign has captivated the country and generated a ton of grassroots energy. In less than a year, he went from an unknown waterman to the leading contender to become the next Senator from Maine.

Because his message has always been that the economy is rigged against working people, Patriotic Millionaires endorsed him early and enthusiastically. We’re confident that Graham is the best candidate to take on the formidable Sen. Susan Collins in November. His focus on taxing the rich, raising wages for America’s workers, and getting corporate PAC money out of politics has generated huge support from Maine and beyond. Graham's campaign is entirely funded by people, not corporate PACs, and we’re excited to be a part of that effort.

This is a "Toss Up" seat that is expected to be one of the most competitive Senate races of 2026, and though Susan Collins has proven to be incredibly difficult to beat, it will be absolutely essential for Dems to flip this seat in a state Kamala Harris won if they want to regain the Senate majority. The right candidate, with the right message, will be able to win. Sen. Collins has been formidable in past cycles, and will have access to every dollar she could possibly need in the general election, so Graham is going to need all the help he can get to pull this off. Patriotic Millionaires is proud to endorse his campaign.