Maine Democrats Nominate Troy Jackson to Replace Platner and Challenge Susan Collins
Maine Democrats formally nominated former state Senate president Troy Jackson, a lumberjack and populist, to take on Republican Sen. Susan Collins after the chaotic collapse of Graham Platner's candidacy. Jackson steps into a must-win race for a party trying to steady itself after the Platner debacle. The nomination reshapes one of the most closely watched Senate contests of the 2026 midterms.
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Troy Jackson secures Democratic nomination for Maine Senate seat after chaotic primary race
Democrats pick Troy Jackson to replace Graham Platner in must-win Maine Senate race
Democrats in Maine formally nominate Troy Jackson as their new candidate for U.S. Senate