Former state Senator Troy Jackson (D-Maine) is currently the leading candidate for the Democratic nomination in the Maine Senate race. Jackson has received endorsements from fellow candidates Dan Kleban and former CDC Director Nirav Shah, both of whom withdrew from the race on July 20, 2026. They stated that Jackson is the most electable candidate and encouraged party members to support him.
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Troy Jackson is Democratic frontrunner for Maine Senate
Troy Jackson, a former state senator from Maine, is the leading Democratic candidate in the upcoming Senate race. He has secured endorsements from Dan Kleban and former CDC Director Nirav Shah, who both exited the race and endorsed Jackson as the most electable option.
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