Platner energized Maine’s Democrats. Jackson’s challenge will be to keep them engaged
Democrats have a new candidate for U.S. Senate in Maine: Troy Jackson. In one of the country’s most closely-watched races,…
July 27, 2026
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Inside Joe Manchin’s new quest to elect more Independents to Congress
The former West Virginia senator was a lifelong Democrat before deciding to register as an independent two years ago. He…
Troy Jackson replaces Graham Platner as Democratic candidate in Maine’s Senate Race
Maine Democrats have chosen their candidate to run against incumbent GOP Sen. Susan Collins. Troy Jackson, former state lawmaker, steps…
With less than 100 days left until Election Day, how the midterms are shaping up
There are now fewer than 100 days until Election Day in November. Here’s how NPR’s Mara Liasson sees the midterm…
Maine Democrats pick Troy Jackson to replace Graham Platner in Senate race
In Maine’s U.S. Senate race, state Democrats have nominated Troy Jackson to replace the scandal-plagued candidate Graham Platner.
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