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Troy Jackson Enters Maine Senate Race

Troy Jackson has entered the Maine Senate race, replacing Graham Platner as the Democratic candidate to challenge the Republican incumbent. Republicans are seeking to tie the two Democrats together as the high-stakes contest begins.

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Democrats Reset the Maine Senate Race. Now Comes the Tricky Part. NYTimes – US
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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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Politics chat: How the war with Iran will shape midterms, Troy Jackson enters Maine Senate race

We'll look at how the war with Iran might shape the outcome for the 2026 Midterm elections, as well as how the new Democratic senate candidate in Maine might fare against the Republican incumbent.

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Maine Democrats pick Troy Jackson to take over from Platner in 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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Maine Senate Dems Nominee

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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Democrats Reset the Maine Senate Race. Now Comes the Tricky Part.NYTimes – US
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Democrats Reset the Maine Senate Race. Now Comes the Tricky Part.

Troy Jackson is replacing Graham Platner, but Republicans are seeking to tie them together as a remade race kicks off with high stakes.

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Flash floods along the Nepal-Tibet border have killed at least 543 people—538 in Nepal and five in Tibet—with more than 1,500 still missing, according to the latest reports. The floods, triggered by a massive glacial collapse in the Himalayas on Wednesday, swept away roads, bridges and villages. Rescue operations resumed but were halted in Tibet after a newly formed barrier lake raised fears of a second flood.

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