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Maine Democrats Replace Graham Platner with Troy Jackson

7/27/2026

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Maine Democrats replace Senate candidate Graham Platner with State Senate president Troy Jackson after a 17-day scramble.
Troy Jackson will retain Platner’s grassroots base and disavow Platner’s denied rape claim, Nazi-like tattoo and offensive posts.
The 100-day race will draw spending, become a focal point for Senate control, and let Democrats portray Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) as a tool of the ultra-wealthy and a rubber-stamp for President Donald Trump.

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Maine Democrats replace Senate candidate Graham Platner with State Senate president Troy Jackson after a 17-day scramble.
Troy Jackson will retain Platner’s grassroots base and disavow Platner’s denied rape claim, Nazi-like tattoo and offensive posts.
The 100-day race will draw spending, become a focal point for Senate control, and let Democrats portray Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) as a tool of the ultra-wealthy and a rubber-stamp for President Donald Trump.