Published July 24, 2026 at 5:02 AM ET · Updated July 27, 2026 at 8:03 AM ET
Maine Democrats move to replace scandal-plagued Sen. Graham Platner
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Maine Democrats selected Troy Jackson to replace Graham Platner as their Senate candidate. Bernie Sanders said he does not regret supporting Platner. The Reload reports that Jackson moves the party left on guns in the race.
Patriot Watch first flagged this story 3 d ago, when The Reload reported it. Coverage has since grown to 6 independent outlets, including 3 wire/mainstream feeds. The most recent report came 3 hr ago from The Dispatch. Verification tier: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets.
