- Graham Platner and Susan Collins are both running in the Maine Senate race.
- In the Maine Senate race, the incumbent was challenged by a challenger, requiring party leaders to select a replacement.
- Platner's withdrawal from the race against Susan Collins is now leading to discussions about potential replacements, including Shenna Bellows and Nirav Shah.
- Shenna Bellows and Troy Jackson are leading the process to replace Graham Platner as a candidate challenging Susan Collins.
Jackson is expected to secure the Senate nomination in Bangor after Graham Platner's withdrawal, challenging Susan Collins.
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What happened
Jackson is expected to secure the Senate nomination in Bangor after Graham Platner's withdrawal, challenging Susan Collins.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Jackson criticized Canadian tariffs and the trade war, while Susan Collins was also involved in the political landscape.Sub-event
Collins referenced Aroostook County during an interview while running in a Senate race against Jackson.1 source
Jackson replaces Platner in the Democratic party, and Platner's campaign challenges Collins in the Senate race.1 source
DNC backs Jackson's campaign despite scandals; Brazile comments on the race.1 source
- Troy Jackson is actively campaigning to unseat longtime Senator Susan Collins, gaining support from state unions while facing opposition from the logging industry.Sub-event
- Jackson targets incumbent Collins in a general election ad campaign while running for the Democratic nomination in Maine.Sub-event
Jackson secured the Senate nomination over Maine Democrats, challenging Susan Collins.1 source
Harris officially endorsed Jackson in the Senate race against Collins.1 source
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Jackson secured the Senate nomination following Platner's withdrawal.1 source
Jackson is set to secure the Senate nomination in Bangor following Platner's withdrawal.1 source
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The entities involved
- Jackson
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Susan Collins
United States Senator from Maine since 1997
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Graham Platner
American oyster farmer, harbormaster, and political candidate
Related events
- Jackson filed exploratory committee paperwork with the FEC seeking to replace Graham Platner as the Democratic nominee.
- Rick Bennett, Hannah Pingree, Troy Jackson, and Susan Collins are involved in concurrent political races for the Governor of Maine and the U.S. Senate seat.
- Graham Platner formally seeks to face Susan Collins in the general election.
- Jackson challenges incumbent Senator Collins in Maine while engaging in political attacks and JD Vance campaigns in Brewer.
- A three-way challenge for the U.S. Senate seat is underway, involving Susan Collins, Troy Jackson, and Ernst Sasse.
Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- katu.com
- redstate.com
- freebeacon.com
- sunjournal.com
- foxnews.com
- adn.com
- themainewire.com
- dailykos.com
- bangordailynews.com‘This is way bigger’: Troy Jackson recalls working on Bernie Sanders presidential campaign
- fox17.comDemocrats reset campaign against Collins with new nominee
- wgme.comMaine Republican claims Troy Jackson is ineligible to run for US Senate
- theamericanconservative.comDemocrats Tap Troy Jackson for Maine Senate Race, Replacing Platner
- breitbart.comMaine Democrat Troy Jackson Voted for Transgender Hormones for Minors Without Parental Consent
- zerohedge.comPlatner's Replacement May Not Be Eligible For Nomination
- yahoo.comMaine Democrats officially select Troy Jackson to replace Graham Platner
- democrats.orgDNC Congratulates Troy Jackson on His Selection as Maine’s Democratic Nominee for U.S. Senate - Democrats
- yahoo.comTroy Jackson: the Maine lumberjack Democrats believe can beat Susan Collins
- iheart.comJackson Wins Dem Nomination For Senate In Maine | NewsRadio 1170 WWVA
- faribaultcountyregister.comWire