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Troy Jackson secures Democratic nomination for Maine Senate seat after chaotic primary race

Jul 25, 2026Center Left

Progressive former state senate president gains nomination after Graham Platner dropped out over sexual assault allegationsIn a race defined by scandal, withdrawals and a frantic hunt for a replacement candidate, Maine Democrats hit reset on their chaotic Senate primary on Saturday as Troy Jackson officially secured the party’s nomination.He took the stage…

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