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Maine Democrats nominate Troy Jackson to challenge Susan Collins after Platner’s withdrawal
Maine Democrats selected former state Senate president Troy Jackson as their U.S. Senate nominee at a special convention on July 25, 2026, following Graham Platner’s withdrawal amid sexual assault allegations he denies. Jackson won 566 of 601 delegate votes, defeating Saundra Pelletier. A fifth-generation logger and progressive populist, Jackson now faces incumbent Republican Sen. Susan Collins in a race seen as pivotal to control of the Senate. Democrats view Maine as a top opportunity to flip a seat, though Jackson faces scrutiny over past statements and temperament. The campaign enters a 101-day sprint to November’s election.
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1 / 5- ✓ Graham Platner won the Democratic primary but withdrew after sexual assault allegations, which he denies.
- ✓ Maine Democrats held a special convention on July 25, 2026, to select a replacement nominee.
- ✓ Troy Jackson, former Maine Senate president and fifth-generation logger, won the nomination.
- ✓ Jackson defeated Saundra Pelletier 566–5 in the delegate vote.
- ✓ Jackson will face incumbent Republican Sen. Susan Collins in November.
- ✓ The race is seen as pivotal to control of the U.S. Senate.
- ✓ Jackson’s supporters dominated county-level delegate selection, leading rivals to drop out.
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Who is Troy Jackson? Maine’s swap-in for Graham Platner in Senate race
Who is Troy Jackson? Maine’s swap-in for Graham Platner in Senate race
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Troy Jackson secures Maine democratic nomination, replacing Platner as new nominee to face U.S. Sen. Susan Collins
Troy Jackson secures Maine democratic nomination, replacing Platner as new nominee to face U.S. Sen. Susan Collins
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In Maine, Democrats Pick Troy Jackson to Replace Platner in Senate Race
In Maine, Democrats Pick Troy Jackson to Replace Platner in Senate Race
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Troy Jackson secures Democratic nomination for Maine Senate seat after chaotic primary race
Troy Jackson secures Democratic nomination for Maine Senate seat after chaotic primary race
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Maine Dems pick Troy Jackson to replace Graham Platner and take on Susan Collins in high stakes Senate race
Maine Dems pick Troy Jackson to replace Graham Platner and take on Susan Collins in high stakes Senate race
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Troy Jackson replaces Graham Platner as Maine Senate Democratic nominee
Troy Jackson replaces Graham Platner as Maine Senate Democratic nominee
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Troy Jackson replaces Graham Platner as Maine Senate Democratic nominee
Troy Jackson replaces Graham Platner as Maine Senate Democratic nominee
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Maine Democrats crown Troy Jackson as Platner replacement as fresh scrutiny clouds Senate reset
Maine Democrats crown Troy Jackson as Platner replacement as fresh scrutiny clouds Senate reset
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Democrats pick new Senate candidate in Maine in aftermath of Platner debacle
Democrats pick new Senate candidate in Maine in aftermath of Platner debacle
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Troy Jackson: the Maine lumberjack Democrats believe can beat Susan Collins
Troy Jackson: the Maine lumberjack Democrats believe can beat Susan Collins
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Maine Democrats to nominate Troy Jackson to replace Platner in US Senate race
Maine Democrats to nominate Troy Jackson to replace Platner in US Senate race
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After Platner implosion, Maine Democrats rush toward new Senate nominee despite fresh warning signs
After Platner implosion, Maine Democrats rush toward new Senate nominee despite fresh warning signs
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Maine Democrats are poised to pick their Senate nominee at an unusual party convention
Maine Democrats are poised to pick their Senate nominee at an unusual party convention
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Maine Senate race: Democrats poised to nominate Troy Jackson to challenge Susan Collins
Maine Senate race: Democrats poised to nominate Troy Jackson to challenge Susan Collins
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Maine Democrats are meeting to pick a new Senate nominee to face Republican Sen. Susan Collins
Maine Democrats are meeting to pick a new Senate nominee to face Republican Sen. Susan Collins
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Maine Democratic delegates choose Troy Jackson as new nominee to face US Sen. Susan Collins
Maine Democratic delegates choose Troy Jackson as new nominee to face US Sen. Susan Collins
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