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Maine Democrats' Emergency Senate Nomination
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With their Senate race suddenly in crisis, Maine Democrats gathered at a convention over the weekend and chose Troy Jackson — a former logger who rose to become president of the Maine Senate — as their replacement candidate. [1] — Steve Missler "Maine Democrats needed a new Senate candidate fast, and they found one in Troy Jackson — a former logger, longtime state lawmaker, and Bern…" 00:59 Jackson's politics mirror his predecessor's almost perfectly: he's a progressive who champions taxing the wealthy and expanding Medicare access, aligning closely with Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders, who had endorsed Graham Plattner and quickly threw his support behind Jackson too. Maine Public's Steve Missler noted that Sanders even campaigned alongside both candidates, and their shared message energized the Democratic base while attracting independents — a promising sign for Jackson heading into his matchup with Susan Collins. Collins, a Republican running for her sixth Senate term, represents a formidable challenge in a state that often rewards incumbents and defies easy partisan categorization.
Maine Democrats nominated Troy Jackson, a progressive state lawmaker and former logger, to replace Graham Plattner who dropped out after rape allegations.
Maine Democrats needed a new Senate candidate fast, and they found one in Troy Jackson — a former logger, longtime state lawmaker, and Bernie Sanders ally. Sanders endorsed both Plattner and Jackson and campaigned with both. Jackson's progressive platform is already energizing Democratic voters and pulling independents ahead of a fight with Susan Collins, who is seeking a sixth term.
Senator Bernie Sanders endorsed both Graham Plattner and his replacement Troy Jackson, and campaigned with them, energizing Democratic and independent voters.
Incumbent Republican Senator Susan Collins is running for her sixth term and will face Democratic nominee Troy Jackson.
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