Published July 25, 2026 at 5:00 AM ET · Updated July 25, 2026 at 2:09 PM ET
Maine Democrats name Troy Jackson as Platner replacement amid Senate reset questions
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Maine Democrats formally nominated Troy Jackson as their new Senate candidate to replace Graham Platner. Questions about Jackson's eligibility have created uncertainty around the party's Senate reset.
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