Politics
Maine Senate Race Drama Continues
Troy Jackson, a former state lawmaker, is seeking to replace Graham Platner in the Maine Senate race. The race has been marred by new accusations of sexual assault against Platner.
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The Hill
Platner was always a bad bet. But Democratic Party elders have spent more time and effort trying to manipulate primaries than they have actually understanding why voters are so annoyed.
2026-07-08 13:00 UTC
The Hill
Troy Jackson, a former state lawmaker, is seeking to center himself as the best candidate to replace Graham Platner if he exits the Maine Senate race following a new accusation of sexual assault against the Democratic nominee. The former Maine Senate president acknowledged the “challenge” of a new
2026-07-08 13:05 UTC