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Who could run to replace Graham Platner?

Jackson expressed interest in replacing Platner and performed best among the possible candidates in a poll commissioned by Platner’s team.

Who could run to replace Graham Platner?
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This article1 analysis · Oct 5, 2026
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Several Maine Democrats are weighing a bid to replace Graham Platner as the party’s Senate nominee after reports of allegations against him. Troy Jackson performed best among possible replacements in a poll commissioned by Platner’s team, while the state party says it would choose a replacement if Platner drops out by July 13.

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Possible replacement for the Democratic Senate nominee

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Senate candidate whose possible withdrawal prompted discussion of a replacement

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Nirav Shah
D · ME

Possible replacement for Platner

Susan M. Collins
R · ME · SEN

Republican senator and potential general-election opponent

Maine representative referenced as the incumbent whose seat Jordan Wood sought

Possible replacement for Platner and former House candidate

Maine secretary of state considering a Senate run

Katie Porter
Former U.S. Representative (D-CA)

Former representative referenced in Jordan Wood’s background

Dan Kleban
D · ME

Possible replacement for Platner

ALSO MENTIONED  Valli Gieger, Maine state representative and possible replacement for Platner

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Troy Jackson Enters Maine Senate Race to Replace Graham Platner

Maine Democrats were weighing replacements for Graham Platner, and Troy Jackson had expressed interest and taken preliminary steps toward a Senate bid. Left-leaning outlets connect the replacement process to party divisions and the Senate race’s stakes. Center outlets focus on candidate jockeying and the process for replacing Platner. Right-leaning outlets mostly survey possible replacements, while one article foregrounds a disputed allegation about Jackson’s past conduct.

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