Troy Jackson, a former Maine Senate President, filed paperwork on Tuesday to establish an exploratory committee for a potential candidacy in the U.S. Senate race. This move comes amid calls for current Democratic candidate Graham Platner to withdraw following a new allegation of sexual assault. The paperwork was submitted to the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
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Troy Jackson files exploratory committee for U.S. Senate race in Maine
Troy Jackson has filed an exploratory committee to consider a run for the U.S. Senate from Maine. This decision follows pressure on current candidate Graham Platner to resign due to a recent sexual assault allegation.
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