- Multiple candidates in the Maine Democratic Senate race, including Platner, Jackson, and Pingree, are making moves regarding endorsements and primary bids.
- The nomination process in the Maine Democratic Party is highly competitive, with candidates like Graham Platner and Jordan Wood relying on shifting support and endorsements from various political figures.
Graham Platner withdrew from the race, allowing Troy Jackson to take the lead with support from progressive groups and Jordan Wood.
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Updated Jul 26
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What happened
Graham Platner withdrew from the race, allowing Troy Jackson to take the lead with support from progressive groups and Jordan Wood.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Jackson, a logger from Allagash, is leveraging ActBlue for campaign fundraising.1 source
Platner's withdrawal and Jackson's rise gain momentum from progressive backing and endorsements.1 source
Jackson replaced Platner, and Jordan Wood endorsed him, alongside Sanders founding a new organization.1 source
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The entities involved
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Bernie Sanders
United States Senator from Vermont
- California election official Shirley Weber is the focus as political figures like Gavin Newsom, Bernie Sanders, and others discuss tax proposals and how California responds to Trump's tax breaks.
- Brad Lander is campaigning against incumbent Dan Goldman, with Bernie Sanders lending support at a rally in Brooklyn.
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Graham Platner
American oyster farmer, harbormaster, and political candidate
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Jordan Wood
college basketball player (2020–2025) Howard; Tulane; Stetson
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Related events
- Bernie Sanders supported Troy Jackson's cause against billionaires.
- Troy Jackson acknowledged Graham Platner's supporters at an event during the Senate race.
- Ashley Webb claims the nomination process is further left than Bernie Sanders, pivoting after Jackson received the nomination.
- Bernie Sanders endorsed Troy Jackson in the gubernatorial race, while Jackson campaigned against Susan Collins for the Senate.
- Jackson succeeded Graham Platner following his withdrawal from the Senate race.
Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- wmtw.comTroy Jackson chosen as Maine's Democratic nominee for US Senate
- independent.co.uk
- stcatharinesstandard.ca
- clickorlando.com