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  1. Jackson is backed by Sanders for governor, capitalizing on the withdrawal of Graham Platner from the Maine Senate race.
  2. Graham Platner ran for office in Maine, and Jackson is a state official in Maine.
  3. A candidate is vying to replace Graham Platner on the ballot.

A vacancy was created in the Senate race after Graham Platner dropped out.

1 report, 1 independent Updated Jul 25
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A vacancy was created in the Senate race after Graham Platner dropped out.

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  1. Ashley Webb claims the nomination process is further left than Bernie Sanders, pivoting after Jackson received the nomination.Sub-event
  2. Jackson succeeded Graham Platner following his withdrawal from the Senate race.Sub-event
  3. Vacancy created in the Senate race following Platner's withdrawal.1 source

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