Maine Democrats crown Troy Jackson as Platner replacement as fresh scrutiny clouds Senate reset
The Maine Republican Party criticizes this nomination process, calling it a 'sham.' NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! BANGOR, Maine - Maine Democrats on Saturday quickly coronated Troy Jackson as their party's Senate nominee — following this month's spectacular implosion of ex-candidate Graham Platner — in the high-stakes Senate showdown with longtime Republican Sen. Let's build the largest working class movement Maine has ever seen.
- ▪The Maine Republican Party criticizes this nomination process, calling it a 'sham.' NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles!
- ▪BANGOR, Maine - Maine Democrats on Saturday quickly coronated Troy Jackson as their party's Senate nominee — following this month's spectacular implosion of ex-candidate Graham Platner — in the high-stakes Senate showdown with longtime Repu
- ▪Let's build the largest working class movement Maine has ever seen.
19 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 3 days. Coverage spans 4 points on the political spectrum — 9 lean left, 3 centre, 1 lean right, 4 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
- ▪ Troy Jackson: the Maine lumberjack Democrats believe can beat Susan Collins — World news | The Guardian
- ▪ Maine Democrats to nominate Troy Jackson to replace Platner in US Senate race — Investing.com — News
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Maine Maine Democrats crown Troy Jackson as Platner replacement as fresh scrutiny clouds Senate reset Troy Jackson now faces off against Susan Collins in a premiere Senate showdown By Paul Steinhauser , Alexis McAdams , Jessica Sonkin Fox News Published July 25, 2026 11:31am 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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