Troy Jackson Nomination
Maine Democrats picked Troy Jackson to replace Graham Platner against Susan Collins.
July 26, 2026 · Updated Jul 26, 8:25pm ET
Boston GlobeMaine Democratic delegates choose Troy Jackson as new nominee to face US Sen. Susan Collins
CBS NewsMaine Democrats nominate Troy Jackson to replace Graham Platner on Senate ballot
FOX NewsAfter Platner implosion, Maine Democrats rush toward new Senate nominee despite fresh warning signs
MEDIAiteMargaret Brennan Confronts Bernie Sanders On Scandal-Plagued Graham Platner: ‘Do You Regret Not Acting Earlier?’
ABC NewsTroy Jackson secures Democratic nomination for Maine Senate race
TownhallThe Process to Replace Graham Platner Is Already Off to a Rough Start for Democrats
TPMTroy Jackson Cruises Towards Maine Senate Nomination
NBC NewsLongtime Sen. Susan Collins is facing a new Democratic challenger. Troy Jackson is on the cusp of the nomination, setting up a 101-day sprint in a must-win race that could decide control of the Senate.
Washington ExaminerSanders stands by Platner endorsement, gives Troy Jackson 'excellent' chance
SlateDemocrats Had a Chance to Get Really Weird in Maine. They Went in a Different Direction.
NPRMaine Senate Dems Nominee
New York PostBernie Sanders has no regrets for ignoring warning signs about disgraced pick Graham Platner
MS NOWOpinion | Maine Democrats made the right choice with Troy Jackson
The Washington SunTroy Jackson Will Officially Be Maine's Democratic Senate Nominee
Breitbart NewsSanders: I Don't Regret Supporting Graham Platner in Maine Senate Race
Political WireDemocrats Reset the Maine Senate Race
The Daily WireBernie Sanders Doesn’t Regret Supporting Accused Rapist Graham Platner
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What happened
Maine Democrats nominated former state Senate President Troy Jackson
Troy Dale JacksonAmerican politician for U.S. Senate at a Bangor state convention Saturday, with delegates backing him 566-5. Jackson, a logger and former state lawmaker, replaces Graham Platner
Graham PlatnerAmerican oyster farmer, harbormaster, and political candidate (born 1984) on the November ballot after Platner ended his campaign July 8 following sexual assault allegations from a former girlfriend. Jackson will face five-term Republican Sen. Susan Collins
Susan CollinsUnited States Senator from Maine since 1997 in a race that could affect control of the Senate. The nomination gives Jackson roughly three months to assemble a statewide campaign.
Maine Senate Race
Part of the storyline · Storyline →- Sep 23Susan Collins Denies Probe ReportMostly Left
- Sep 22Trump Halted Sen. Collins ProbeMostly Left
- Jul 26Troy Jackson Nomination (this story)Balanced
- Jul 25Jackson Challenge CollinsLeans Right
- Jul 20Platner Replacement Nears EndLeans Right
