Three women who dated Maine Democrat U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner say his conduct ranged from aggressive physical contact to repeated drunken visits, sparking concern among voters. Republican Senator Susan Collins publicly called the accusations “troubling,” a notable crossover in a typically partisan arena. The claims emerge weeks before the primary, adding a personal dimension to Platner’s campaign narrative.

Lyndsey Fifield alleges shoulder grabs leaving marks

Lyndsey Fifield told the outlet that Platner would "regularly grab her by the shoulders — sometimes hard enough to leave marks," describing the behavior as "cavalierly contemptuous of women's emotions." She said the physicality was part of a broader pattern of intimidation that made her feel unsafe.

Jenny Racicot recounts drunk visit after being asked to stay away

Jenny Racicot, a Maine Democrat, recounted an incdient where Platner arrived at her home intoxicated after she explicitly asked him not to come over. She said the episode reinforced her belief that he "did not respect women," and highlighted a recurring theme of heavy drinking during their relationship.

Senator Susan Collins labels allegations troubling

Republican Senator Susan Collins broke with party lines, calling the allegations against Platner "troubling" in a statement to the press. According to the report, Collins emphasized that any candidate facing such accusations must be scrutinized, regardless of party affiliation.

Pattern of heavy drinking and womanizing reported by three exes

All three women described a consistent pattern of Platner’s heavy drinking and womanizing over several years. They said his behavior created an environment where boundaries were routinely ignored, and that the incidents were not isolated but part of an ongoing dynamic.

Who will investigate the claims?

The article does not specify whether law enforcement or a campaign ethics board will examine the accusations, leaving the next steps unclear.... As the primary approaches, voters and party officials are left to decide how to weigh these personal allegations against Platner’s policy platform.