Troy Jackson Becomes Maine’s Democratic Nominee After Sexual Assault Allegations Derailed Graham Platner’s Campaign

• ▪BreakingBusinessTroy Jackson Becomes Maine’s Democratic Nominee After Sexual Assault Allegations Derailed Graham Platner’s CampaignByAntonio Pequeño IV,Forbes Staff.
• ▪Jackson received the nomination Saturday.Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty ImagesKey FactsThe Maine Democratic Party voted in Jackson as its nominee, setting up a battle with Sen.
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9 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 15 hours. Coverage spans 4 points on the political spectrum — 3 lean left, 3 centre, 1 lean right, 1 right.

• ▪ Maine Democrats pick Troy Jackson to replace scandal-plagued candidate in key Senate race — South China Morning Post
• ▪ Troy Jackson secures Democratic nomination for Maine Senate race — ABC News — Top
• ▪ Logger-turned-lawmaker Troy Jackson claims Maine Senate nomination to replace Platner — The Washington Times
• ▪ Troy Jackson secures Maine democratic nomination, replacing Platner as new nominee to face U.S. Sen. Susan Collins — The Globe and Mail
• ▪ Jackson formally clinches Democratic nod to take on Collins in Maine Senate race — The Hill
• ▪ Troy Jackson secures Democratic nomination for Maine Senate seat after chaotic primary race — World news | The Guardian
• ▪ Troy Jackson Picked to Replace Platner as Democratic Nominee in Maine Senate Race — NYT > Top Stories
• ▪ Maine Democratic Senate nominee-in-waiting Troy Jackson raises eyebrows in the Jewish community — The Jerusalem Post | JPost.com

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