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Maine Democrats Nominate Troy Jackson, 566-Vote Lands Challenge to Collins

7/26/2026

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Maine Democrats nominated Senate president Troy Jackson to challenge incumbent Susan Collins in the November 2026 Senate race.
Jackson secured 566 of 571 delegate votes at a special convention at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor.
The nomination followed Graham Platner’s withdrawal after a vote to replace him amid sexual-assault and abuse allegations.
Union leader Brian Bryant and Senator Elizabeth Warren endorsed Jackson, calling him a champion for working people.

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Maine Democrats nominated Senate president Troy Jackson to challenge incumbent Susan Collins in the November 2026 Senate race.
Jackson secured 566 of 571 delegate votes at a special convention at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor.
The nomination followed Graham Platner’s withdrawal after a vote to replace him amid sexual-assault and abuse allegations.
Union leader Brian Bryant and Senator Elizabeth Warren endorsed Jackson, calling him a champion for working people.