Platner to speak at first event after suspending campaign amid scandals

Former Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner is set to make his first public appearance since suspending his scandal-plagued campaign in June.

Platner to speak at first event after suspending campaign amid scandals

TL;DR

  • Graham Platner, former Maine Democratic Senate nominee, will make his first public appearance since suspending his campaign.
  • He is scheduled to speak at a Labor Day rally on Sept. 5.
  • His speech will focus on the history of unions and organized labor.
  • Platner's campaign was suspended in June due to scandals.
  • He had initially won the nomination with endorsements from several notable Democrats, who later withdrew their support.