Working people are getting screwed, and I wanted to say something about it: Maine Senate candidate

Candidate Overview - Graham Platner, a US Marine and Army veteran and oyster farmer, is running against Republican Senator Susan Collins in the 2026 midterms [1] - Platner has been actively campaigning, holding over 20 town halls across Maine and attempting to appeal to Trump voters [1] - Platner was asked to run by friends in the labor movement and community groups across Maine [14] Campaign Strategy & Focus - Platner's campaign is ground game focused, emphasizing talking and listening to people [6] - Platner's campaign is focused on costs, healthcare costs, and housing costs [9] - Platner aims to represent working people in Maine, regardless of political affiliation, who feel "screwed" by the system [16] Key Issues & Policy - Platner believes Republicans should restore funding to the ACA, Medicare, and Medicaid [7] - Platner highlights the struggles people face daily due to the current system, including childcare, healthcare, and housing affordability [10][11] - Platner expresses disillusionment and anger with the current political system [12] Political Stance - Platner positions himself as a different kind of politician without a career in politics [8] - Platner views his campaign as a referendum on establishment politics [16]