Graham Platner Drops Out of Senate Race: What's Next for the Contested Seat? Graham Platner, a 45 year old entrepreneur and first time politician, has dropped out of the Senate election.
Despite polling steadily behind his opponents, Platner managed to secure significant attention through unconventional campaign tactics.
Background on Platner Platner comes from a modest background, having grown up in a working class family. After dropping out of college, he started several successful businesses before turning his focus to politics.