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Troy Jackson Leads Maine Senate Race, Calls ICE Rogue

7/20/2026

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During the first televised debate, Troy Jackson called Immigration and Customs Enforcement a rogue agency.
After his rivals withdrew, Jackson became the leading Democratic candidate for Maine’s U.S. Senate nomination.
The Maine Democratic Party will meet 601 delegates on July 25 to select a replacement for Platner, with filings due July 27.
Jackson promoted Medicare for All and received support from Our Revolution, the progressive group founded by Senator Bernie Sanders.

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Story summary

During the first televised debate, Troy Jackson called Immigration and Customs Enforcement a rogue agency.
After his rivals withdrew, Jackson became the leading Democratic candidate for Maine’s U.S. Senate nomination.
The Maine Democratic Party will meet 601 delegates on July 25 to select a replacement for Platner, with filings due July 27.
Jackson promoted Medicare for All and received support from Our Revolution, the progressive group founded by Senator Bernie Sanders.