Platner’s Wife Angry as Extramarital Sexting Disclosure Fuels Campaign Controversy
Graham Platner’s wife, Amy Gertner, expressed anger and disappointment over reports of her husband’s sexually explicit texts with other women, stating that she finds it shameful that gossip is being spread instead of focusing on policy issues. Platner’s campaign confirmed he sent such texts early in his marriage, acknowledging a difficult period they worked through, and emphasized that the campaign is about moving Maine forward, not past political gossip. Gertner highlighted the challenges of their marriage, including infertility and a Senate campaign, while blaming a former friend for betraying her confidence by divulging these personal details.
John Q. Hosedrinker