After Platner implosion, Maine Democrats rush toward new Senate nominee despite fresh warning signs
The Maine Republican Party criticizes this nomination process, calling it a 'sham.' NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! BANGOR, Maine - The sprint to replace ex-candidate Graham Platner will come to an end on Saturday as Maine Democrats are expected to quickly elevate Troy Jackson as their party's nominee in the high-stakes Senate showdown with longtime Republican Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont soon after he launched his bid last August, saw his campaign quickly catch fire.
- ▪The Maine Republican Party criticizes this nomination process, calling it a 'sham.' NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles!
- ▪BANGOR, Maine - The sprint to replace ex-candidate Graham Platner will come to an end on Saturday as Maine Democrats are expected to quickly elevate Troy Jackson as their party's nominee in the high-stakes Senate showdown with longtime Repu
- ▪Bernie Sanders of Vermont soon after he launched his bid last August, saw his campaign quickly catch fire.
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Graham Platner After Platner implosion, Maine Democrats rush toward new Senate nominee despite fresh warning signs Democrats bet on Troy Jackson after Graham Platner meltdown, despite new scrutiny By Paul Steinhauser Fox News Published July 25, 2026 5:00am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Maine Democrats rally around Troy Jackson for Senate bid Fox News’ Bryan Llenas reports on Maine Democrats strongly supporting Troy Jackson, who is set to become the Senate nominee after Graham Platner's primary victory ended due to rape allegations.
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