Jackson Wins Maine Democratic Nomination to Challenge Susan Collins
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Troy Jackson, former Maine Senate president, won the Maine Democratic nominating convention to replace Graham Platner and will face incumbent Sen. Susan Collins in November. Platner withdrew amid a sexual-assault allegation he denies. Jackson secured 566 delegate votes to five for Saundra Pelletier, advancing to a general election race that could determine control of the Senate; polls show a close race, with Jackson at 49% to Collins' 46%. Jackson frames his candidacy as a populist working-class fight, pledging to defend Social Security and Medicare, protect abortion rights nationwide, back union organizing, and push back against Trump and ICE.
- Troy Jackson replaces Graham Platner as Maine Senate Democratic nominee USA Today
- Democrats Reset the Maine Senate Race. Now Comes the Tricky Part. The New York Times
- Opinion | Maine Democrats made the right choice with Troy Jackson MS NOW
- Troy Jackson secures Democratic nomination for Maine Senate seat after chaotic primary race The Guardian
- Democrats pick new Senate candidate in Maine in aftermath of Platner debacle The Washington Post
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