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Maine Senate President Rejects Schumer, Cites $12 Million War Chest

7/22/2026

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Maine Senate president Troy Jackson announced he will not back Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer.
He told the New York Times Schumer cannot deliver and said he would accept Schumer’s help only if it came “with no strings,” noting a $12 million war chest.
He secured Maine delegate votes, expects nomination Saturday after Graham Platner withdrew over a rape allegation, and trails Sen. Susan Collins, who has well-funded conservative support.

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Maine Senate president Troy Jackson announced he will not back Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer.
He told the New York Times Schumer cannot deliver and said he would accept Schumer’s help only if it came “with no strings,” noting a $12 million war chest.
He secured Maine delegate votes, expects nomination Saturday after Graham Platner withdrew over a rape allegation, and trails Sen. Susan Collins, who has well-funded conservative support.