Bellows withdraws from US Senate race as Maine Democrats regroup
Bellows exits the compressed delegate race as Jackson’s supporters captured nearly all available county slots, strengthening his path to the nomination.
- On Sunday, Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows announced her withdrawal from the Democratic Senate race, citing "accelerating attacks" on democracy by President Donald Trump as she refocuses on her official duties.
- Former Maine Senate President Troy Jackson built commanding momentum during Saturday's county meetings, capturing at least 290 of the 319 delegates awarded—a 91% share—effectively sidelining other candidates as Democrats move to replace Graham Platner.
- Bellows struggled during Thursday's televised debate at News Center Maine in Portland, fumbling facts about Republican Sen. Susan Collins; her delegate slate overlapped with rivals, splitting the anti-Jackson vote among activists.
- Democrats will select a nominee at the July 25 convention at Bangor's Cross Insurance Center with 601 delegates voting. Jackson suggested other candidates might end their campaigns, noting he heard from some who expressed congratulations.
- To challenge Republican Sen. Susan Collins in November, the party aims to unify quickly behind its eventual nominee. State law mandates Democrats select a replacement by July 27, concluding an unprecedented nominating process compressed into days.
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Maine Sec Of State Drops Out Of US Senate Race
NBC News reports: Former state Senate President Troy Jackson is racking up support to become Maine’s next Democratic Senate nominee, with one of his top opponents, Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows, ending her campaign on Sunday. “Donald Trump’s attacks on our democracy are only accelerating, and the best way that I can serve our state and country at this moment is by focusing exclusively on my role as Secretary of State,” Bellows said in …
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