Maine Democrats pick Troy Jackson to replace Platner as Senate nominee

Source: www.rollcall.com · Section: politics · Bias: Center · Published: Sat, 25 Jul 2026 13:41:30 GMT

BANGOR, Maine – With just over 100 days to go until the midterm elections, former Maine Senate President Troy Jackson officially clinched the Democratic nomination for Senate at a party convention here Saturday, setting up a marquee fall matchup against longtime Republican Sen. Susan Collins. Jackson will replace Graham Platner, who withdrew as the nominee […]

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The same story across the political spectrum (15 sources)

Left: Dems get renewed hope of ending GOP senator’s near-30-year career — www.rawstory.com
Center-Left: Troy Jackson picked to challenge Collins in Maine after Platner's exit — www.axios.com
Center-Right: Live updates: Troy Jackson takes Platner's place in Maine Senate race; Middle East conflict persists — thehill.com
Center-Left: Democrats pick new Senate candidate in Maine in aftermath of Platner debacle — www.washingtonpost.com
Center-Left: Democrats pick Troy Jackson to replace Graham Platner in must-win Maine Senate race — www.nbcnews.com
Right: Maine Democrats crown Troy Jackson as Platner replacement as fresh scrutiny clouds Senate reset — www.foxnews.com
Right: After Platner implosion, Maine Democrats rush toward new Senate nominee despite fresh warning signs — www.foxnews.com
Right: Maine Democrats Declare Troy Jackson Winner of Convention, Formally Replacing Graham Platner — www.breitbart.com

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