Maine rural Democrats today nominated former Senate president Troy Jackson for the U.S. Senate on July 25, 2026. Jackson a longtime lawmaker will face a long-serving Republican incumbent Sen. Susan Collins the senior senator in the high-stakes November general election. The win came during a late-night Saturday vote after intense party divisions over the previous candidate, Graham Platner. Democrats rushed scrambled to replace Platner following the May selection that provoked fierce internal disputes. Jackson formally advances as the party’s candidate to challenge Collins, who holds a significant fundraising lead that gives a clear edge going into the upcoming fall campaign that starts soon.
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Democrats nominate Troy Jackson to replace Graham Platner in must-win Maine Senate race - NBC News
Democrats nominate Troy Jackson to replace Graham Platner in must-win Maine Senate race NBC News
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Troy Jackson officially clinches Maine Democratic U.S. Senate nomination - Maine Morning Star
Troy Jackson officially clinches Maine Democratic U.S. Senate nomination Maine Morning Star
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Troy Jackson wins the Democratic nomination to challenge Sen. Susan Collins - Maine Public
Troy Jackson wins the Democratic nomination to challenge Sen. Susan Collins Maine Public
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Maine Democrats officially select Troy Jackson to replace Graham Platner - Politico
Maine Democrats officially select Troy Jackson to replace Graham Platner Politico
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Troy Jackson, former Maine Senate president, chosen as Democratic nominee for US Senate - WMTW
Troy Jackson, former Maine Senate president, chosen as Democratic nominee for US Senate WMTW