Troy Jackson Picked to Replace Platner as Democratic Nominee in Maine Senate Race

Mr. Jackson, a progressive former State Senate president, clinched the nomination at a hastily arranged state party convention.

By Reid J. Epstein

Maine Democrats Pick Ex-GOP Logger in Must-Win Senate Race

Maine Democrats officially picked progressive former state lawmaker Troy Jackson as their new US Senate nominee on Saturday, giving them another shot at the crucial race after previous pick Graham Platner dropped out.

By Greg Ryan and Yash Roy

Democrats pick new Senate candidate in Maine in aftermath of Platner debacle

Troy Jackson won his party's nomination by commandeering the progressive movement that fueled Graham Platner's rise. He will face off against GOP Sen. Susan Collins in November.

By Alexei Koseff

Troy Jackson secures Democratic nomination for Maine Senate seat after chaotic primary race

Progressive former state senate president gains nomination after Graham Platner dropped out over sexual assault allegations In a race defined by scandal, withdrawals and a frantic hunt for a replacement candidate, Maine Democrats hit reset on their chaotic Senate primary on Saturday as Troy Jackson officially secured the party’s nomination. He took the stage at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor to rapturous applause, a standing ovation and Noah Kahan’s Northern Attitude blaring over the sp...

By Shrai Popat in Bangor, Maine

Maine Senate Dems Nominee

Maine Democrats have chosen their candidate to run against incumbent GOP Sen. Susan Collins. Troy Jackson, former state lawmaker, steps in where the scandal-plagued Graham Platner stepped out.

By Steve Mistler

Maine Democrats crown Troy Jackson as Platner replacement as fresh scrutiny clouds Senate reset

Troy Jackson, a fifth-generation logger and former state Senate president, now faces Susan Collins in Maine's Senate race ranked a toss-up.

Maine Democrats are meeting to pick a new Senate nominee to face Republican Sen. Susan Collins

Democrats see Maine as its best chance to flip a Senate seat this year because it is a competitive race in a state that President Donald Trump lost in 2024.

Maine Democrats pick Troy Jackson to replace scandal-plagued candidate in key Senate race

The Democratic Party in Maine picked its new candidate for a key US Senate race on Saturday, after the original nominee was pressured to drop out over sexual misconduct allegations. Delegates to a hastily organised nominating convention picked Troy Jackson, a former state senate president, to go up against Republican incumbent Susan Collins. “Thank you, Maine. In 101 days, we will defeat Susan Collins and reclaim our Senate seat. Let’s get to work,” Jackson said on social media. The move come...

By Agence France-Presse

Troy Jackson Becomes Maine’s Democratic Nominee After Sexual Assault Allegations Derailed Graham Platner’s Campaign

Platner suspended his Senate bid earlier this month after allegations of sexual assault and rape.

By Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes Staff

Maine Democrats choose replacement for Senate seat after Graham Platner was forced to drop out

Troy Jackson has secured the Democratic nomination for the US Senate in Maine

By Patrick Whittle

Jamil Jivani: Does Mark Carney want to lead the U.S. Democratic Party?  

The prime minister cares more about applause from the American left than getting a deal for Canadians

By Jamil Jivani

Troy Jackson: Policies, background, and controversies of Maine's new Democratic Senate nominee

Troy Jackson, a former logger and state lawmaker, is now the Democratic Senate nominee set to face Susan Collins in Maine.

Troy Jackson wins Maine Democratic Senate nomination, omits mention of Israel, AIPAC

While Jackson took several shots during his acceptance address at Sen. Susan Collins, the incumbent Republican he will now face in the general election, he did not mention Israel or AIPAC.

Platner's Replacement May Not Be Eligible For Nomination

Platner's Replacement May Not Be Eligible For Nomination Maine Democrats gathered in Bangor on Saturday to select a replacement for Graham Platner, whose Senate campaign collapsed under allegations of sexual assault - which he denied - that surfaced after his June primary win. Former Senate President Troy Jackson formally won the nomination. He will face Republican Sen. Susan Collins in one of the nation's most closely watched Senate races, a race that Democrats have deemed cri...

By Tyler Durden

2027: Benue PDP insists Aondoakaa eligible for governorship race

According to the PDP spokesman, the former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice has never been arraigned on criminal charges or indicted by any legally constituted administrative panel since leaving office in 2010. The post 2027: Benue PDP insists Aondoakaa eligible for governorship race appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Akinbayo Wahab