Democrats poised to nominate Troy Jackson in must-win Maine Senate race
But Jackson, a veteran legislator, is expected to win the nod after delegate candidates supporting him dominated at county meetings last weekend and all of his major opponents dropped out.The rapid series of events has shaken the Maine contest, where longtime Sen. Susan Collins, the only Republican representing a state President Donald Trump lost in 2024, is seeking a sixth term. Democrats are looking to net four seats and take control of the Senate this fall, and Maine represents one of their best opportunities to notch a win, at least on paper.
- ▪But Jackson, a veteran legislator, is expected to win the nod after delegate candidates supporting him dominated at county meetings last weekend and all of his major opponents dropped out.The rapid series of events has shaken the Maine cont
- ▪Susan Collins, the only Republican representing a state President Donald Trump lost in 2024, is seeking a sixth term.
- ▪Democrats are looking to net four seats and take control of the Senate this fall, and Maine represents one of their best opportunities to notch a win, at least on paper.
19 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 3 days. Coverage spans 4 points on the political spectrum — 8 lean left, 3 centre, 1 lean right, 5 right.
- ▪ Maine Democrats pick Troy Jackson to replace Graham Platner in Senate race — NPR — Politics
- ▪ Maine Democrats Made Right Choice With Troy Jackson — RealClearPolitics - Homepage
- ▪ Democrats select Troy Jackson to replace disgraced Graham Platner for Maine Senate race despite fears 'hot-headed' candidate could cause more trouble — Mail Online Home RSS feed
- ▪ Who is Troy Jackson? Maine’s swap-in for Graham Platner in Senate race — New York Post
- ▪ Troy Jackson Picked to Replace Platner at Maine Democratic Convention - but He May Have More Issues — RedState
- ▪ Maine Democrats nominate Troy Jackson to replace Platner in US Senate race - Reuters — Google News
- ▪ Democrats May Be in Big Trouble in Their Maine Senate Do-Over — PJ Media
- ▪ Troy Jackson picked to challenge Collins in Maine after Platner's exit — Axios
- ▪ Maine Democrats nominate Troy Jackson to replace Graham Platner and take on Susan Collins — Washington Examiner
- ▪ Democrats pick new Senate candidate in Maine in aftermath of Platner debacle — Washington Post — Politics
- ▪ Maine Democrats crown Troy Jackson as Platner replacement as fresh scrutiny clouds Senate reset — Fox News
- ▪ Troy Jackson: the Maine lumberjack Democrats believe can beat Susan Collins — World news | The Guardian
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2026 ElectionDemocrats poised to nominate Troy Jackson in must-win Maine Senate raceJackson is expected to be selected as the party’s nominee at Saturday’s state party convention after all of his major opponents dropped out of the race.Listen to this article with a free profile00:0000:00Former state Senate President Troy Jackson, pictured at a "Fighting Oligarchy" event with Graham Platner, then a candidate for Senate, in Portland, Maine, on May 25.Sophie Park / Bloomberg via Getty Images fileShareAdd NBC News to GoogleJuly 25, 2026, 5:00 AM EDTBy Bridget Bowman and Sahil KapurBANGOR, Maine — Former state Senate President Troy Jackson is on the cusp of becoming Democrats’ Senate nominee in Maine, starting a 101-day sprint to Election Day in a nationally watched, must-win race for his…
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