Democrats need to flip 4 Republican-held Senate seats to gain control as the remaining primary elections continue. The competitive Senate map continues to shift with both parties focused on key races.
Republican Senator Susan Collins commands an enormous fundraising edge over likely Democratic nominee Troy Jackson following a Democratic primary shake-up. Republicans are channeling massive sums through billionaire-funded super PACs to support Collins's reelection.
Maine Democrats held a convention in Bangor on Saturday, selecting former state Senate President Troy Jackson as their nominee to challenge Republican Sen. Susan Collins. Jackson replaced previous nominee Graham Platner and is viewed as Democrats' best chance to flip a Senate seat this year.
Former state Senate President Troy Jackson is set to become Maine Democrats' nominee against Republican incumbent Susan Collins after challenger Graham Platner withdrew. The nomination launches a 101-day campaign to Election Day.
Troy Jackson, Maine's former state senate president and fifth-generation logger, is positioned to become the Democratic nominee to challenge Republican Sen. Susan Collins in November's election. Some Jewish community members have raised concerns about Jackson's recent rhetoric regarding Israel.
Maine Democrats selected former State Senate President Troy Jackson on Saturday as their nominee to challenge Republican Sen. Susan Collins in the fall. Jackson's selection follows the exit of scandal-plagued Graham Platner in what Democrats describe as a must-win race.