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Maine Democrats selected Jackson to replace Graham Platner as their nominee against Susan Collins.

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Maine Democrats selected Troy Jackson as their Senate nominee to replace Graham Platner, setting up a November race against Sen. Susan Collins that could affect control of the Senate. The roundup also reports developments in the conflicts involving Iran, Ukraine and Israel.

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Democratic Senate nominee in Maine

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Susan M. Collins
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Republican incumbent and Jackson's opponent in the Senate race

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Former Democratic Senate nominee who withdrew from the race

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