Graham Platner

Platner's most notable achievements are his eight years of service in the U.S. Marine Corps, including three combat tours in Iraq, and his deployment to Afghanistan with the Maryland Army National Guard. He is a decorated veteran, though specific medals are not publicly listed. In 2020, he successfully took over an oyster farming operation in Maine, becoming a local harbormaster. In 2026, he became the Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate, a significant political achievement for a first-time candidate.