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Troy Jackson poised to seize Maine baton after Platner's exit

Jul 20, 2026Center Left

Democrats are rallying around former Maine Senate President Troy Jackson (D) in the quest to unseat Republican Sen. Susan Collins this fall after Graham Platner's embattled campaign crashed, burned and ended.Why it matters: Jackson's expected coronation is another win for the left flank of the Democratic party, which is lining up behind another progressive…

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Jul 20, 2026

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Mr. Jackson, who has emerged as the clear front-runner to replace Graham Platner, is a Republican turned Democrat who is seen as close to Mr. Platner on policy.

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Maine Democrats rally around Troy Jackson to replace Graham Platner in crucial Senate race – US politics live

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Jul 20, 2026

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Troy Jackson has effectively secured the Maine Senate Democratic nomination

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Jul 19, 2026

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Troy Jackson has effectively secured the Maine Senate Democratic nomination

Jackson’s preferred delegates have won a majority of the seats at next week’s nominating convention to replace Graham Platner.

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Maine Democratic Senate race narrows as candidates rally behind Troy Jackson

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Jul 20, 2026

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Maine Democratic Senate race narrows as candidates rally behind Troy Jackson

The crowded Maine Senate race to replace Graham Platner has narrowed as Democrats rallied around former state Senate President Troy Jackson in the leadup to the party's nominating convention on Saturday.

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What to know about Troy Jackson, the Democratic frontrunner for Maine Senate

The Hill

Jul 20, 2026

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Former state Sen. Troy Jackson (D-Maine) has emerged as the frontrunner for Democrats in the Maine Senate race. Jackson has received endorsements from challengers Dan Kleban and former CDC Director Nirav Shah, who both dropped out of the race on Sunday. The two said Jackson was the most “electable” candidate and urged party members to…

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Ex-logger Troy Jackson set to succeed Graham Platner as Dem pick in Maine Senate race

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Jul 20, 2026

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Ex-logger Troy Jackson set to succeed Graham Platner as Dem pick in Maine Senate race

Top candidates in the Maine Democrats' caucuses to replace disgraced oyster farmer Graham Platner are bowing out of the race to make room for former logger Troy Jackson to claim the nod.

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Troy Jackson’s delegate sweep turns open race to replace Graham Platner into a near-coronation

Washington Examiner

Jul 20, 2026

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Troy Jackson’s delegate sweep turns open race to replace Graham Platner into a near-coronation

Troy Jackson is all but certain to replace Graham Platner as the Democratic nominee after rival candidates dropped out and his supporters swept delegate elections, effectively turning the party’s open nominating process for Maine Senate into a near-coronation. Jackson has secured the support of a majority of the state party delegates who will choose…

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