What to know about Troy Jackson, Maine Democrats’ likely nominee for US Senate
Jackson is favored after Graham Platner withdrew, and Democrats say 601 delegates will choose a nominee in one round at the party convention.
- Former Maine Senate President Troy Jackson heads into Saturday's Maine Democratic Party nominating convention in Bangor with more than 90% of delegate support committed to him.
- Platner's withdrawal following misconduct allegations prompted a compressed selection process that critics describe as a "coronation" rather than a deliberative democratic exercise.
- Shifting his stance after the 2023 mass shooting in Lewiston, Jackson now champions firearm restrictions despite holding an A+ rating from the Sportsman's Alliance of Maine as recently as 2022.
- A University of New Hampshire poll released Tuesday puts Jackson at 49% against Republican Senator Susan Collins' 46%, though he faces unseating an incumbent who has defied political gravity.
- As a fifth-generation logger with deep union support, Jackson aims to flip the seat in November while critics worry his nomination limits voter choice and the Democratic majority remains uncertain.
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khbrknewsAfter Platner implosion, Maine Democrats rush toward new Senate nominee despite fresh warning signs
BANGOR, Maine – The sprint to replace ex-candidate Graham Platner will come to an end on Saturday as Maine Democrats are expected to quickly elevate Troy Jackson as their party’s nominee in the high-stakes Senate showdown with longtime Republican Sen. Susan Collins. Jackson, a former state Senate president, is on a glide path to replace [...]
Maine Democrats are poised to pick their Senate nominee at an unusual party convention
CNN By Patrick Svitek, Jeff Zeleny, CNN Bangor, Maine (CNN) — Maine Democrats are poised to pick Troy Jackson as their new Senate nominee on Saturday, the culmination of a brief and unusual contest to replace Graham Platner after he left the battleground race amid scandal. Organizers of the party convention had envisioned a robust
In just a few days, Troy Jackson managed to impose himself after the withdrawal of ostreculturist Graham Platner. But doubts persist.
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Cal Thomas: Troy Jackson is Graham Platner lite
Troy Jackson, the Maine Democratic Party prospective nominee for the Senate, is Graham Platner lite. Platner withdrew from the race to face incumbent Republican Susan Collins following allegations that he sexually assaulted two women, charges he has denied. At least…
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