Maine Democrats nominate Troy Jackson to challenge Collins

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.

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On the Ballot: Maine Democrats breathe sigh of relief despite steep obstacles ahead of Jackson

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Democrats in Maine are breathing a sigh of relief after avoiding a divisive battle to replace Graham Platner as their Senate nominee, but the party’s biggest test lies ahead as it seeks to unseat five-term Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine). Former state Senate President Troy Jackson (D) won an overwhelming majority of delegate slots, prompting his...

Troy Jackson picked to challenge Collins in Maine after Platner's exit

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Democrats selected former Maine Senate President Troy Jackson on Saturday to challenge Republican Sen. Susan Collins this fall after Graham Platner's embattled campaign ended. Why it matters: Jackson's selection is another win for the left flank of the Democratic party, which lined up behind another progressive candidate as their best shot at flipping one of the most important seats to win back Se