Troy Jackson Picked to Replace Platner as Democratic Nominee in Maine Senate Race

Troy Jackson Picked to Replace Platner at Maine Democratic Convention - but He May Have More Issues

Maine Democrats crown Troy Jackson as Platner replacement as fresh scrutiny clouds Senate reset

Troy Jackson, a fifth-generation logger and former state Senate president, now faces Susan Collins in Maine's Senate race ranked a toss-up.

Maine Dems pick Troy Jackson to replace Graham Platner and take on Susan Collins in high stakes Senate race 

The special nominating convention in Bangor served as a coronation for Jackson, who essentially locked up the nomination earlier this week.

Mark Kelly: Democrats can ‘win in Maine’ with Troy Jackson, Platner ‘wasn’t vetted well enough’

In an exclusive interview with Meet the Press, Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) says he believes Troy Jackson is a “strong candidate” who can beat Republican Senator Susan Collins after Jackson replaced Graham Platner on the ballot.

Troy Jackson picked to challenge Collins in Maine after Platner's exit

Democrats selected former Maine Senate President Troy Jackson on Saturday to challenge Republican Sen. Susan Collins this fall after Graham Platner's embattled campaign ended.Why it matters: Jackson's selection is another win for the left flank of the Democratic party, which lined up behind another progressive candidate as their best shot at flipping one…

Troy Jackson: the Maine lumberjack Democrats believe can beat Susan Collins

Jackson, set to replace Graham Platner, is prominent workers’ rights advocate and a leading progressive voiceAs cinemagoers flock to The Odyssey, Democrats in Maine are hoping that their long and perilous quest for a political hero ends in Troy.They have nominated lumberjack Troy Jackson this weekend as their candidate to challenge Susan Collins, a veteran…

Democrats in Maine gather to replace Graham Platner in the race against Susan Collins

Democrats are hoping to move past Platner's scandal-plagued campaign as they look to unseat Republican incumbent Susan Collins. The apparent front-runner is former Maine Senate President Troy Jackson.

Maine Democrats meet to select Senate nominee to replace Graham Platner

Maine Democrats are gathering Saturday to select a Senate nominee to replace Graham Platner on the ballot, with former state Senate President Troy Jackson poised to secure the nomination.

Maine Democrats to pick new Senate nominee after Graham Platner exit

Sen. Susan Collins has raised more than $16 million so far, compared to Jackson's more than $1 million raised since entering the race.