Maine rural Democrats recently nominated former Senate president Troy Jackson for the U.S. Senate on July 25, 2026. Jackson a former Senate president will face a veteran Republican incumbent Sen. Susan Collins the incumbent in the high-stakes November general election. The win came during a midday Saturday vote after intense party divisions over the previous candidate, Graham Platner. Democrats frantically scrambled to replace Platner following the May selection that provoked fierce internal disputes. Jackson finally advances as the party’s candidate to challenge Collins, who holds a comfortable fundraising lead that gives a clear edge going into the final fall campaign that draws national attention.
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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