Democrats Finally Have a Pick to Take On Susan Collins. It Was a Long, Strange Trip to Get There.
Maine Democrats convened a low‑key state convention to select a replacement nominee for the U.S. Senate race after a chaotic primary season. Troy Jackson, the left‑wing favorite, is expected to be officially ratified as the party’s candidate. The process involved county‑level conventions and a mix of in‑person and online voting, reflecting the rushed timeline following the withdrawal of Graham Platner.
- ▪Governor Janet Mills hesitated to run for Senate, leaving the field uncertain and prompting a scramble for candidates.
- ▪Blue‑collar veteran Graham Platner entered the race but withdrew amid serious allegations just days before the filing deadline.
- ▪The Democratic Party organized county conventions that elected roughly 500 delegates, supplemented by 101 party officials, to choose a nominee.
- ▪The final convention is set to confirm Troy Jackson as the candidate to challenge Republican incumbent Susan Collins.
2 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 2 hours. All of the coverage we found sits in one bucket: lean right. That one-sidedness is itself worth noticing.
- ▪ The Long, Strange Trip For Democrats in Maine Is Almost Over — Real Clear Politics
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