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Troy Jackson launches Maine Senate bid against Susan Collins
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- Sen. Troy Jackson (D-ME) runs for Maine’s U.S. Senate seat with staff installed by Senate Leader Chuck Schumer.
- He won the nomination after Graham Platner withdrew, securing delegates through labor ties.
- Former aide BJ McCollister urged Jackson to use Schumer’s consultants, which sparked backlash and canceled local events.
- Jackson now faces incumbent Susan Collins, who has $11 million personal funds and a billionaire-backed super PAC.