Jackson Challenge Collins
Maine Democrats picked Troy Jackson as their new Senate nominee after a scandal-driven exit.
July 25, 2026 · Updated Jul 25, 8:11pm ET
HuffPostTroy Jackson Wins Democratic Nomination For U.S. Senate In Maine
CNBCMaine Democratic delegates choose Troy Jackson as new nominee to face U.S. Sen. Susan Collins
New York PostMaine Dems pick Troy Jackson to replace Graham Platner and take on Susan Collins in high stakes Senate race
The GuardianTroy Jackson secures Democratic nomination for Maine Senate seat after chaotic primary race
Roll CallMaine Democrats pick Troy Jackson to replace Platner as Senate nominee
Washington TimesLogger-turned-lawmaker Troy Jackson claims Maine Senate nomination to replace Platner
Common Dreams'30 Years of Collins. 100 Days to End It': Maine Dems Nominate Troy Jackson for Senate
ABC NewsMaine Democratic delegates choose Troy Jackson as new nominee to face US Sen. Susan Collins
FOX NewsMaine Democrats crown Troy Jackson as Platner replacement as fresh scrutiny clouds Senate reset
Raw StoryDems get renewed hope of ending GOP senator’s near-30-year career
Political WireDemocrats Pick New Senate Candidate in Maine
Washington ExaminerDemocrats nominate Troy Jackson to replace Graham Platner
MS NOWTroy Jackson wins Maine nomination, kicking off sprint to beat — or lose to — Susan Collins in 101 days
Straight Arrow NewsTroy Jackson wins Democratic Maine Senate nomination, will face Susan Collins in general
Breitbart NewsMaine Dems Declare Troy Jackson Winner of Convention for Sen. Primary
Daily BeastDem Star’s Replacement Revealed After Scandalous Exit
Daily Caller‘Like Graham Platner But Worse’: GOP Group Vows $42,000,000 Against Last-Minute Replacement Democrat
Joe.My.God.Dems Formally Tap Troy Jackson As Senate Nominee
The Daily WireDemocrat Party Bosses Crown New Nominee To Replace Graham Platner
One America News NetworkTroy Jackson clenches Democrat nomination for Maine Senate race, replacing Graham Platner
TownhallTroy Jackson Crowned As New Maine Senate Nominee
Epoch TimesDemocrats Pick Troy Jackson to Challenge Sen. Collins in Maine Senate Race
RedStateTroy Jackson Picked to Replace Platner at Maine Democratic Convention - but He May Have More Issues
PJ MediaDemocrats May Be in Big Trouble in Their Maine Senate Do-Over
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What happened
Maine Democratic delegates on July 25 selected former state Senate President Troy Jackson
Troy Dale JacksonAmerican politician as the party’s new U.S. Senate nominee, giving him 566 votes to Saundra Pelletier’s five at a nominating convention in Bangor. Jackson replaces Graham Platner
Graham PlatnerAmerican oyster farmer, harbormaster, and political candidate (born 1984), who won the June primary but withdrew earlier this month after a sexual assault allegation. Jackson, a former logger from Allagash, will face Republican Sen. Susan Collins
Susan CollinsUnited States Senator from Maine since 1997 in November. The race is a key Senate contest, with Democrats seeking to unseat Collins after nearly three decades in office.
Maine Senate Race
Part of the storyline · Storyline →- Sep 22Trump Halted Sen. Collins ProbeMostly Left
- Jul 26Troy Jackson NominationBalanced
- Jul 25Jackson Challenge Collins (this story)Leans Right
- Jul 20Platner Replacement Nears EndLeans Right
- Jul 19Platner Nomination FightMostly Right
