Massachusetts Senator Backs Platner in Contentious Maine Senate Race
Elizabeth Warren's endorsement of Graham Platner in the 2026 Maine Senate primary sets up a high-stakes political clash with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer.
Elizabeth Warren, the high-profile Democratic senator from Massachusetts, has thrown her support behind Graham Platner in the heated race for the Maine Senate seat. This endorsement puts Warren at odds with Chuck Schumer, the Senate Majority Leader, who has backed a different candidate in the closely watched 2026 primary.
The Maine Senate race is shaping up to be one of the most closely followed primary battles of the 2026 election cycle. Platner, a relative political newcomer, has positioned himself as a progressive challenger, campaigning on issues like economic inequality, climate change, and healthcare reform. His opponent, the Schumer-backed candidate, is seen as more of a centrist Democrat.
In a statement, Warren praised Platner's
Source: The New York Times
