Published July 25, 2026 at 5:00 AM ET · Updated July 25, 2026 at 2:09 PM ET
Maine Democrats pick Troy Jackson to replace Platner and challenge Collins
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Maine Democrats nominated Troy Jackson to replace Graham Platner as their Senate nominee and challenge Republican incumbent Susan Collins. Jackson is described as a Maine lumberjack who Democrats believe can win the high-stakes race.
Patriot Watch first flagged this story 9 hr ago, when NPR reported it. Coverage has since grown to 9 independent outlets, including 6 wire/mainstream feeds. The most recent report came 15 min ago from The Hill. Verification tier: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets.
