Live updates: Troy Jackson takes Platner's place in Maine Senate race; Middle East conflict persists

Source: thehill.com · Section: politics · Bias: Center-Right · Published: Sat, 25 Jul 2026 18:01:19 GMT

Former Maine Senate President Troy Jackson (D) officially clinched the nomination to take on incumbent Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) on Saturday. Democrats in the state voted 566-5 on Jackson to replace Graham Platner at the top of the ticket. Platner withdrew his bid earlier this month following allegations of sexual abuse. Meanwhile, Houthi rebels backed...

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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: Maine Democrats pick Troy Jackson to replace Platner as Senate nominee — www.rollcall.com
Center-Left: Democrats pick Troy Jackson to replace Graham Platner in must-win Maine Senate race — www.nbcnews.com
Center: Maine Senate candidates : Democrats choose Troy Jackson as new nominee to face Susan Collins after Graham Platner withdraws — abc7chicago.com
Right: Maine Democrats Declare Troy Jackson Winner of Convention, Formally Replacing Graham Platner — www.breitbart.com
Right: Maine Democrats crown Troy Jackson as Platner replacement as fresh scrutiny clouds Senate reset — www.foxnews.com
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Right: After Platner implosion, Maine Democrats rush toward new Senate nominee despite fresh warning signs — www.foxnews.com

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