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Collins to four Maine debates as Senate race heats up
politics4 days ago

Collins to four Maine debates as Senate race heats up

Republican Sen. Susan Collins has agreed to participate in four debates with Democratic challenger Troy Jackson ahead of Maine’s November Senate race, though Jackson has not yet committed. The debates, hosted by local outlets and likely in a town-hall format, are being pushed quickly with Collins aiming to have the first one within two weeks. Collins, seeking a sixth term, remains a durable incumbent while Democrats hope Maine can be a path to flipping the Senate.

via The Washington Post|
#debates#maine#politics
Collins leverages decades-old assault claim in Maine Senate showdown
politics17 days ago

Collins leverages decades-old assault claim in Maine Senate showdown

Incumbent Sen. Susan Collins leverages a resurfaced 1988 police report alleging an assault by Democratic nominee Troy Jackson to question his temperament as Maine's decisive Senate race tightens; Jackson, selected to replace the embattled Graham Platner, defends himself as the incident occurred decades ago and does not reflect who he is today, while Democrats face vetting concerns after Platner's downfall and the race remains competitive as both sides court working-class voters.

via New York Post|
#1988-police-report#graham-platner#maine-senate-race
Fetterman Opposes Trump's Attorney General Nominee Blanche
politics26 days ago

Fetterman Opposes Trump's Attorney General Nominee Blanche

Sen. John Fetterman said on Jon Stewart’s podcast that he will not vote to confirm Todd Blanche as attorney general, signaling opposition within the Democratic ranks as Blanche’s nomination advances to a full Senate vote on a party-line committee decision; Collins opposes Blanche and a couple GOP holdouts remain undecided, with Blanche facing scrutiny over his record and independence from the DOJ.

via Fox News|
#attorney-general#fetterman#politics
Maine Senate hopeful faces questions over second-cousin connection
politics1 month ago

Maine Senate hopeful faces questions over second-cousin connection

Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Troy Jackson is under scrutiny after reports that he and his longtime partner Lana Pelletier are second cousins and have two adult sons. The claims, initially published by independent journalist Steve Robinson and picked up by Fox News and others, rely on genealogical records but do not violate Maine law, which allows second-cousin marriages. Jackson’s campaign says the reports are a distraction, while Republicans have seized on them as election material ahead of the November race against Sen. Susan Collins.

via KOMO|
#campaign-scrutiny#maine-senate#politics
Maine's Populist Pick Faces National Scrutiny in Collins Run
politics1 month ago

Maine's Populist Pick Faces National Scrutiny in Collins Run

Maine Democrats nominated Troy Jackson, a long-time logger and former Senate president, to take on Republican Sen. Susan Collins, after a chaotic nominating process sparked by Graham Platner’s scandal. The piece traces Jackson’s path from border protests and labor activism to a populist, working-class champion in Maine politics, his clashes with lobbyists and lawmakers, his shift from Republican to Democrat with ties to Bernie Sanders, and the national scrutiny he now faces as he campaigns with 99 days to go.

via Maine Public|
#democrats#labor-movement#maine-politics
politics1 month ago

GOP bets 100 days to derail Maine Senate hopeful Troy Jackson

With 100 days until the election, Republicans plan a coordinated push to derail Troy Jackson’s Senate bid by tying him to former rival Graham Platner and portraying him as an insider with a radical, populist agenda. The NRSC and Senate Leadership Fund rolled out six-figure ads immediately after Jackson’s nomination, arguing he’s the Platner successor with baggage; Democrats aim to frame him as a populist outsider while he defends his Maine roots and attacks Senator Collins’s long tenure and corporate ties.

via Politico|
#maine#politics#republicans
politics1 month ago

Jackson Keeps Eyes on Collins as Maine Senate Bid Heats Up

Democrat Troy Jackson, Maine’s new U.S. Senate nominee, is centering his general‑election campaign on attacking Susan Collins and differentiating himself from rival Graham Platner, arguing Collins’s 30 years in Washington and alignment with Trump don’t reflect Maine. Jackson aims to win over independents and working Mainers with disciplined messaging, while facing a substantial fundraising gap against Collins, who holds a large cash advantage and awaits heavy GOP and allied spending in a high‑stakes 2026 race. The dynamic marks a shift from Platner’s broader anti‑establishment approach to a more focused, candidate‑centric race in a blue-leaning state.

via Politico|
#2026-elections#maine#politics
Jackson Wins Maine Democratic Nomination to Challenge Susan Collins
politics1 month ago

Jackson Wins Maine Democratic Nomination to Challenge Susan Collins

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.

via USA Today|
#democratic-nomination#maine#politics
Maine Democrats set to nominate Troy Jackson to challenge Susan Collins
politics1 month ago

Maine Democrats set to nominate Troy Jackson to challenge Susan Collins

Democrats in Maine are poised to nominate Troy Jackson for the U.S. Senate after the primary winner dropped out amid a sexual assault allegation; Jackson is expected to win the nomination at the state convention and will face incumbent Susan Collins in a high-stakes race that could flip the seat, requiring massive fundraising, broad rural-urban appeal, and outside support from the DSCC, while Republicans frame him as too liberal for the state.

via NBC News|
#democrats#maine#politics
Maine Democrats shift to Troy Jackson to face Collins after Platner scandal
politics1 month ago

Maine Democrats shift to Troy Jackson to face Collins after Platner scandal

After Graham Platner withdrew amid rape allegations, Maine Democrats are set to nominate former Senate President Troy Jackson to challenge Sen. Susan Collins. Jackson quickly unified the party and has raised over $1 million, but concerns about his temper, mortgage issues, and past anti-abortion stance fuel vetting questions; Republicans call the process a sham. The Maine race is a major battleground, with polls showing Jackson ahead by a slim margin in some surveys and Fox News labeling it a toss-up as the Bangor convention decides the nominee, aided by strong labor backing.

via Fox News|
#graham-platner#maine#politics