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2026 Maine Senate Race
Last Update: 08/01/2026 at 11:01 AM EST
Janet Mills Withholds Endorsement of Troy Jackson
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The Story
Maine Governor Janet Mills has declined to endorse Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Troy Jackson, while saying Republican incumbent Susan Collins should be defeated. Mills said she had not spoken with Jackson since his nomination, and neither side ruled out a future endorsement. The hesitation highlights past policy and political disagreements between Mills and Jackson as Democrats seek to unite behind a new nominee against Collins in 2026.
First Article: 07/30/26
Latest Article: 07/30/26
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07-30-2026
CentralMaine.com
Maine Gov. Janet Mills declined to immediately endorse Democratic Senate nominee Troy Jackson while urging Collins's defeat Tuesday in Dresden, Maine.
07-30-2026
Press Herald
Maine Gov. Janet Mills withheld an immediate endorsement of Democratic Senate nominee Troy Jackson on Tuesday in Dresden while urging voters to defeat Republican incumbent Susan Collins.
07-29-2026
The Hill / Ashleigh Fields
Maine Governor Janet Mills declined Tuesday to endorse Democratic Senate nominee Troy Jackson while saying Republican Senator Susan Collins faces a steep reelection challenge.
07-25-2026
Newsweek
Maine Democrats on Saturday nominated Troy Jackson to replace Graham Platner for the 2026 U.S. Senate race after Platner's withdrawal following sexual misconduct allegations.