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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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...
Democrats are hoping to move past Platner's scandal-plagued campaign as they look to unseat Republican incumbent Susan Collins. The apparent front-runner is former Maine Senate President Troy Jackson.
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
Yes! www.ms.now/news/democra... Jackson clinched the Maine Democratic Party’s nomination for Senate on Saturday, energizing Democrats in a must-win race.
Former state senator Troy Jackson will now take on longtime Republican Senator Susan Collins after Graham Platner’s campaign in scandal. NBC News’ Julie Tsirkin reports.
Democrat Troy Jackson is set to replace Graham Platner in the Maine Senate race. CBS News contributor Chuck Rocha and managing principal at The Vogel Group, Samir Kapadia, have more.
Democrats have a new candidate for U.S. Senate in Maine: Troy Jackson. In one of the country's most closely-watched races, he'll have less than 100 days to make his case.