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Maine Democrats selected Jackson as their Senate nominee to face Susan Collins in November.
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Maine Democrats selected Troy Jackson to replace Graham Platner as their Senate nominee against Susan Collins, in a race that could affect control of the Senate. The AP roundup also reports developments involving wildfires, international conflict, tariffs and other stories.
Maine Democrats chose former state lawmaker Troy Jackson as their Senate nominee after Graham Platner withdrew following an allegation of sexual assault, which Platner denied. Jackson will face Republican Sen. Susan Collins in November; the article says Democrats see Maine as their best opportunity to flip a Senate seat, while Collins has a fundraising advantage.
Other reports in the roundup cover deadly wildfires in France and Spain, Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, Russian and Ukrainian attacks, small businesses suing over new U.S. tariffs, and a growing Ebola outbreak in Congo.
Community verdict
VOTING CLOSEDNo good or bad look here
This story reports what happened without casting Jackson in a good or bad light, so readers don’t rate it and it doesn’t count toward Jackson’s record.
People in this story
SWIPE →Republican senator and general-election opponent
President whose administration announced tariffs challenged in court
Former Democratic Senate nominee who withdrew
Part of a bigger story
9 OUTLETSMaine Democrats selected Troy Jackson as their Senate nominee after Graham Platner withdrew. Jackson will face Susan Collins in the general election. Center outlets describe the selection as setting up a contest with Collins, with coverage also stressing its potential effect on control of the Senate.
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