Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner's wife voices anger over leaks about his past

Amy Gertner, the wife of Graham Platner, Maine's presumptive Democratic Senate nominee, expressed her anger and disappointment regarding recent media reports that disclosed her prior warnings about Platner's exchange of sexually explicit texts with other women. In a video released by Platner's campaign, Gertner stated, "It makes me really angry, disappointed," criticizing media outlets for spreading gossip rather than focusing on relevant issues related to her husband's campaign.

Her remarks followed reports from The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal indicating that Gertner had alerted campaign officials about the texts during discussions about opposition research. In the video, she also spoke about the personal challenges they face as a couple, asserting, "Graham and I have a great marriage," while noting their struggles with infertility and the demands of a Senate campaign.

The couple, who married in 2023, have been transparent about their infertility journey, including undergoing in vitro fertilization earlier this year.

Platner's campaign has encountered challenges due to past revelations, including an apology he issued for controversial posts made online, which included insensitive remarks regarding military sexual assault survivors. He also recently covered up a tattoo associated with a Nazi symbol, explaining its origins during his service in the Marines.

Additionally, Gertner addressed a betrayal from someone she considered a friend, who she claims disclosed personal details about their marriage. She stated, "I trusted this person with the most private chapter of our lives... and I am deeply hurt by her betrayal and the invasion of our privacy." Despite these controversies, Platner continues to be endorsed by notable progressive leaders, including Senators Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren.

Platner is currently challenging Republican Senator Susan Collins for a sixth term in the Senate.