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Maine Senate Race Heats Up

Updated 2026-07-20 17:25 UTC 2 sources Neutral

Troy Jackson, a former state senator from Maine, has emerged as the frontrunner in the Democratic primary for the upcoming Senate race. His rise is bolstered by endorsements from other candidates who have since dropped out.

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Axios
Democrats are rallying around former Maine Senate President Troy Jackson (D) in the quest to unseat Republican Sen. <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/16/one-nation-susan-collins-maine-s
2026-07-20 16:06 UTC
The Hill
Former state Sen. Troy Jackson (D-Maine) has emerged as the frontrunner for Democrats in the Maine Senate race. Jackson has received endorsements from challengers Dan Kleban and former CDC Director Nirav Shah, who both dropped out of the race on Sunday. The two said Jackson was the most “electable
2026-07-20 17:13 UTC
The Hill
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2026-05-07 16:00 UTC
The Hill
Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Democratic challenger Graham Platner are out with dueling campaign ads this week after Gov. Janet Mills's exit (D) shook up the U.S. Senate race in Maine. The Collins ad, released on Tuesday, features the executive director of the Eastport Port Authority, Chris Gardn
2026-05-07 16:26 UTC
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