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Maine Democratic delegates choose Troy Jackson as new nominee to face US Sen. Susan Collins

Maine Democratic delegates selected Jackson to replace Graham Platner as the party’s nominee against Susan Collins.

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Maine Democratic delegates chose Troy Jackson to replace Graham Platner as the party’s U.S. Senate nominee, setting up a November race against Susan Collins. The contest could affect which party controls the Senate.

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New Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Maine

PRIMARY SUBJECT
Susan M. Collins
R · ME · SEN

Republican U.S. senator and Jackson's opponent in the Maine Senate race

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President, referenced in the article's description of Maine's political context

Bernie Sanders
I · VT · SEN

U.S. senator who supported Platner and whose first presidential campaign in Maine Jackson ran

Chuck Schumer
D · NY · SEN

Senate Democratic leader who backed Janet Mills

Former Democratic Senate nominee who withdrew from the race

Elizabeth Warren
D · MA · SEN

U.S. senator who supported Platner

Maine governor and former Democratic Senate primary candidate

Ruben Gallego
D · AZ · SEN

U.S. senator who supported Platner

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Troy Jackson Wins Maine Democratic Senate Nomination

Outlets agree Maine Democrats selected Troy Jackson as their U.S. Senate nominee after Graham Platner withdrew, setting up a race against Republican Sen. Susan Collins. Left-leaning outlets emphasize Jackson’s labor and progressive appeal, alongside questions about his electoral prospects and divided hometown response. Center outlets largely recount the selection and upcoming contest, often noting its potential effect on Senate control. Right-leaning outlets foreground criticism of Jackson’s record, selection process and campaign vulnerabilities.

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