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Troy Jackson Wins Democratic Senate Nomination, Takes on Collins

7/22/2026

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Troy Jackson won the Democratic U.S. Senate nomination at the July 27 Bangor convention.
He secured the nomination after Graham Platner withdrew in early July amid sexual-assault allegations.
County parties and the central committee together supplied 601 delegates pledged to Jackson, while David Costello and Saundra Pelletier lacked the required 500 signatures.
Jackson now faces five-term Senator Susan Collins in a race viewed as pivotal for Senate control.

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Story summary

Troy Jackson won the Democratic U.S. Senate nomination at the July 27 Bangor convention.
He secured the nomination after Graham Platner withdrew in early July amid sexual-assault allegations.
County parties and the central committee together supplied 601 delegates pledged to Jackson, while David Costello and Saundra Pelletier lacked the required 500 signatures.
Jackson now faces five-term Senator Susan Collins in a race viewed as pivotal for Senate control.