Maine Democrats nominated former state senator Troy Jackson on July 25, 2026, to replace Graham Platner on the ballot. The nomination occurred during a state convention in Bangor, where delegates from Maine’s 16 counties voted. Platner had suspended his campaign earlier this month due to a rape allegation. Jackson stated, "We’re not from the left. We’re not from the right. We’re from the bottom, and we’re rising," and expressed confidence in defeating Senator Susan Collins in the upcoming election.
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Maine Democrats Nominate Troy Jackson to Replace Graham Platner
On July 25, 2026, Maine Democrats nominated Troy Jackson to replace Graham Platner on the ballot. The nomination took place at a state convention in Bangor, following Platner's suspension of his campaign due to a rape allegation. Jackson aims to challenge Senator Susan Collins in the upcoming election.
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