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Maine Democrats Nominate Troy Jackson for Senate

Maine Democrats nominated Troy Jackson as their U.S. Senate candidate to replace Graham Platner, who dropped out amid sexual assault allegations. Jackson, a progressive former state Senate president, secured the nomination at a hastily arranged state party convention.

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Maine Democrats pick Troy Jackson to replace Graham Platner in Senate race

In Maine's U.S. Senate race, state Democrats have nominated Troy Jackson to replace the scandal-plagued candidate Graham Platner.

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Troy Jackson replaces Graham Platner as Democratic candidate in Maine's Senate Race

Maine Democrats have chosen their candidate to run against incumbent GOP Sen. Susan Collins. Troy Jackson, former state lawmaker, steps in where the scandal-plagued Graham Platner stepped out.

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Troy Jackson Picked to Replace Platner as Democratic Nominee in Maine Senate Race

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Troy Jackson secures Democratic nomination for Maine Senate seat after chaotic primary race

Progressive former state senate president gains nomination after Graham Platner dropped out over sexual assault allegations In a race defined by scandal, withdrawals and a frantic hunt for a replacement candidate, Maine Democrats hit reset on their chaotic Senate primary on Saturday as Troy Jackson officially secured the party’s nomination. He took the stage at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor to rapturous appla…

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