After Donald Trump called Graham Platner a “low-level thug” and one of the worst people to ever run for office, Republicans gained a new national attack line in the Senate race. Furthermore, after the Maine Wire asked viewers to report voting problems, hundreds of comments and tips described issues with party registration, ballot access and confusion at the polls. The reports put pressure on the Secretary of State’s office, especially after Jon Fetherston said he again received no clear answers.
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Trump Calls Graham Platner a “Low-Level Thug” After Senate Primary Win - MWTV
Mainers reported party registration problems and ballot issues after voting in the primary.
Jun 11, 2026
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Maine Wire Editor-in-Chief Steve Robinson is an investigative journalist and filmmaker whose work focuses on Maine, New England politics, and organized crime. In his weekly podcast, he'll bring listeners and viewers the inside scoop on State House intrigue, campaigns and elections, and the untold stories of crime and corruption in the state some call Vacationland.
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