Jackson Clinches Democratic Path to Maine Senate Challenge

Troy Jackson has effectively locked in the Democratic nomination for Maine’s U.S. Senate race by securing a majority of delegates at weekend county meetings, with Shenna Bellows dropping out and Platner having withdrawn amid allegations. The statewide convention in Bangor will formalize the nomination. Facing incumbent Republican Susan Collins and a months-long campaign horizon, Jackson must quickly build a broad, southern-Maine-ground operation to overcome Collins’ fundraising advantage as Election Day approaches.