Dem trans activist vying to replace candidate Graham Platner for Senate goes viral over absurd debate answer

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A trans and intersex activist vying to replace disgraced Maine Senate wannabe Graham Platner as the Democratic candidate has gone viral for their absurd answer about their qualifications in a debate Thursday.

Asked by a moderator what qualifies them for the top office, longshot hopeful Ashley Webb responded with a bizarre rambling string of loopy reasons.

“I ran for office several times. Didn’t win, but I did run,” Webb chuckled.

Ashley Webb responds to a question during a debate on Thursday, July 16, 2026. NEWS CENTER Maine
Disgraced former Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner speaks on June 9, 2026. Getty Images

“And then I’m a songwriter, and then I write my own books, and then I suppose my transparency,” Webb said. “I wouldn’t lie to the people, and I wouldn’t deceive the people like we’re being deceived right now. Like we’re getting lied, like smoke and mirrors.

“Like what’s going on with ICE. Pretend like these victims did something wrong. Like it’s unacceptable,” Webb said. “And I suppose the biggest thing is like I’m just an angry citizen right now, and if I get elected, I’d be an angry senator.

“And I think that would be their worst nightmare.”

Ashley Webb (right) speaks during a debate on Thursday, July 16, 2026. NEWS CENTER Maine

Platner was forced out of the race amid rape and other serious sexual-abuse allegations, sending the party into turmoil.

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