The member-led board of directors of Maine People\u2019s Alliance has announced that it has voted unanimously to endorse Graham Platner in his primary run to face Sen. Susan Collins as the Democratic candidate for the 2026 U.S. Senate race.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
MPA Board Co-Chair Gina Morin (they\/them) said, \u201cListening to [Platner] during interviews and town halls, it is clear that he addresses the critical issues affecting our country and, specifically, Maine. He speaks directly to the reality that the top 1 percent are hoarding wealth while the middle class and the poor are left to go without. He has also addressed the need to fix the same issues we have been working on for years, such as health care affordability, the housing crisis, and immigrant rights. His activism drove him to seek this office out of frustration. His values and dedication are what align him with the Maine People\u2019s Alliance.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Additionally, Platner has been active and vocal in resisting ICE\u2019s presence here in Maine and has been calling on our members of Congress to do more to protect everyone\u2014in Maine and across the country\u2014from ICE\u2019s violent, racist tactics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Platner, an oyster farmer and veteran from Sullivan, has been an active member of MPA\u2019s Penobscot County chapter, helping us hold Sen. Susan Collins accountable to constituents. Last winter, he joined fellow MPA members in Washington, D.C., in a march to protect access to health care. Shortly after this, he began organizing locally in Hancock County, helping build grassroots power closer to home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
MPA Board Member Shaun Donnelly (he\/him) said it\u2019s clear that Platner is \u201cgrounded in the real challenges facing everyday Mainers because he faces them himself. Graham names the oligarchy and corporate greed as the true enemies of progress in Washington, and he understands that the only way to defeat them\u2026is through grassroots organizing. His personal story of finding purpose through his community and activism has the power to inspire many who may feel angry, disconnected, or hopeless about politics. Graham is a talented leader whose values, vision, and strategy are aligned with the mission of Maine People\u2019s Alliance.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
####<\/p>\n\n\n\n