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Published on 10:06 GMT

Maine Democrats rally around Troy Jackson to replace Graham Platner in crucial Senate race – US politics live

Maine Democrats rally around Troy Jackson to replace Graham Platner in crucial Senate raceTroy Jackson, a former state legislator, moved into a strong position to replace Graham Platner as the Democratic candidate in the crucial Maine Senate race after …

Source: The Guardian - Center-left
Published on 14:04 GMT

Maine Democratic Senate race narrows as candidates rally behind Troy Jackson

Washington — The crowded Maine Senate race to replace Graham Platner narrowed as Democrats rallied around former state Senate President Troy Jackson in the leadup to the party's nominating convention this Saturday. After Maine counties held nomination …

Source: CBS News - Neutral
Published on 17:08 GMT

Progressive frontrunner and Maine logger poised to replace Graham Platner in chaotic primary

Troy Jackson – a logger, longtime legislator and former president of the Maine senate – is now poised to become the Democratic nominee in Maine’s US Senate race. His rise comes after the party’s previous nominee, Graham Platner, abruptly ended his campaign …

Source: The Guardian - Center-left
Published on 09:34 GMT

Maine Democrats close in on pick to replace Senate candidate Graham Platner

Source: NPR - Public Broadcaster
Published on 19:35 GMT

Maine Democrats have found Graham Platner’s replacement. Can he win control of the Senate seat?

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Source: The Independent - Center-left
Published on 16:44 GMT

Troy Jackson appears closest to securing Maine Democrats' nomination to replace Platner

After the first day of voting, former Maine Senate President Troy Jackson's preferred delegates have won the overwhelming majority of available delegate slots that will ultimately choose which candidate will be the party's nominee to challenge …

Source: WPBF - Florida - Pending
Published on 18:53 GMT

Troy Jackson emerges as likely Senate pick for Maine Democrats

Troy Jackson, a former Maine lawmaker and fifth-generation logger from the North Maine Woods, has emerged as the likely new replacement for the state's Democratic Senate nominee after former candidate Graham Platner quit the high-stakes race less than …

Source: PBS Frontline - Public Broadcaster
Published on 15:03 GMT

5 things to know about the Maine Senate candidate Troy Jackson

Politics Troy Jackson, a Democratic candidate for Senate in Maine, has called for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to be abolished. Christopher Capozziello / The New York Times By Tim Balk and Beth Reinhard, New York Times Service July 20, 2026 …

Source: Boston.com - Massachusetts - Neutral
Published on 15:31 GMT

Populist Jackson Likely Democratic Choice As Maine's Senate Nominee

Even as Republicans mocked Maine’s “chaotic” process to replace Graham Platner as the Democratic Senate nominee, hundreds of local activists were lining up behind Troy Jackson. Rival candidates for the nomination dropped out over the weekend as the former …

Source: National Memo - New York - Left-wing
Published on 17:12 GMT

Troy Jackson surges as Maine Democrats’ likely Senate pick after Graham Platner's exit

Troy Jackson, a former Maine lawmaker and fifth-generation logger from the North Maine Woods, has emerged as the likely new replacement for the state’s Democratic Senate nominee after former candidate Graham Platner quit the high-stakes race less than two …

Source: KDAWN - Nevada - Pending