Democrats Finally Have a Pick to Take On Susan Collins. It Was a Long, Strange Trip to Get There.
Maine Democrats convened a low‑key state convention to select a replacement nominee for the U.S. Senate race after a chaotic primary season. Troy Jackson, the left‑wing favorite, is expected to be officially ratified as the party’s candidate. The process involved county‑level conventions and a mix of in‑person and online voting, reflecting the rushed timeline following the withdrawal of Graham Platner.
- ▪Governor Janet Mills hesitated to run for Senate, leaving the field uncertain and prompting a scramble for candidates.
- ▪Blue‑collar veteran Graham Platner entered the race but withdrew amid serious allegations just days before the filing deadline.
- ▪The Democratic Party organized county conventions that elected roughly 500 delegates, supplemented by 101 party officials, to choose a nominee.
- ▪The final convention is set to confirm Troy Jackson as the candidate to challenge Republican incumbent Susan Collins.
2 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 2 hours. All of the coverage we found sits in one bucket: lean right. That one-sidedness is itself worth noticing.
- ▪ The Long, Strange Trip For Democrats in Maine Is Almost Over — Real Clear Politics
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Politics Democrats Finally Have a Pick to Take On Susan Collins. It Was a Long, Strange Trip to Get Here. This weekend’s convention is a surprisingly low-key end to a truly wild ride. By Ben Jacobs July 24, 20265:40 AM Joe Raedle/Getty Images Copy Link Share Share Comment Gift Story Only Slate Plus members can gift Slate stories. Become a member to share 10 free articles a month. Copy Link Share Share Comment Gift Story Only Slate Plus members can gift Slate stories. Become a member to share 10 free articles a month. Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily.
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