Troy Jackson secures Democratic nomination for Maine Senate seat after chaotic primary race
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Troy Jackson speaks to reporters at a campaign event on 5 June 2026 in Bar Harbor, Maine. Photograph: Robert F Bukaty/APView image in fullscreenTroy Jackson speaks to reporters at a campaign event on 5 June 2026 in Bar Harbor, Maine. “This is the absolute honor of my life,” Jackson said.His win amounted to a coronation for the progressive fifth‑generation logger and former state senate president, who faced no real opposition at the special convention after every major rival stepped aside.
- ▪Troy Jackson speaks to reporters at a campaign event on 5 June 2026 in Bar Harbor, Maine.
- ▪Photograph: Robert F Bukaty/APView image in fullscreenTroy Jackson speaks to reporters at a campaign event on 5 June 2026 in Bar Harbor, Maine.
- ▪“This is the absolute honor of my life,” Jackson said.His win amounted to a coronation for the progressive fifth‑generation logger and former state senate president, who faced no real opposition at the special convention after every major r
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- ▪ Troy Jackson Becomes Maine’s Democratic Nominee After Sexual Assault Allegations Derailed Graham Platner’s Campaign — Forbes — Business
- ▪ Troy Jackson secures Maine democratic nomination, replacing Platner as new nominee to face U.S. Sen. Susan Collins — The Globe and Mail
- ▪ 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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Troy Jackson speaks to reporters at a campaign event on 5 June 2026 in Bar Harbor, Maine. Photograph: Robert F Bukaty/APView image in fullscreenTroy Jackson speaks to reporters at a campaign event on 5 June 2026 in Bar Harbor, Maine. Photograph: Robert F Bukaty/APMaineTroy Jackson secures Democratic nomination for Maine Senate seat after chaotic primary raceProgressive former state senate president gains nomination after Graham Platner dropped out over sexual assault allegationsShrai Popat in Bangor, MaineSat 25 Jul 2026 11.44 EDTLast modified on Sat 25 Jul 2026 11.45 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleIn a race defined by scandal, withdrawals and a frantic hunt for a replacement candidate, Maine Democrats hit reset on their chaotic Senate primary on Saturday as Troy Jackson officially…
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