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2026 Maine Senate Race
Last Update: 08/01/2026 at 12:01 PM EST
Maine Democrats Convene to Choose Senate Nominee
Coverage from Yakima Herald-Republic, WLOS, and others
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The Story
Maine Democrats are convening in Bangor to choose a replacement U.S. Senate nominee after Graham Platner withdrew following a sexual-assault allegation that he denies. About 600 party delegates will select the candidate to face Republican Sen. Susan Collins in November, using a state-law vacancy process because the primary and key ballot deadlines have passed. Former state Senate President Troy Jackson enters as the leading contender after several other prospective candidates endorsed him, though delegates are not bound by those endorsements.
First Article: 07/26/26
Latest Article: 07/27/26
The Bigger Picture
Articles in this story are part of a shaping these topics.
Democrats Replace Platner With Jackson
Troy Jackson emerged as the Democratic replacement nominee after Graham Platner withdrew amid rape allegations he denies.
Jackson Secures Collins Challenge
Troy Jackson rapidly consolidated Democratic delegates after Graham Platner withdrew and secured the party’s Senate nomination.
Democrats Rebuild Platner’s Senate Challenge
Graham Platner withdrew after a sexual-assault allegation that he denied, triggering an unusual replacement process.
Articles
07-27-2026
The Boston Globe / Abdallah Fayyad
Troy Jackson secured the Democratic Senate nomination in Maine after Graham Platner withdrew, as voters cited immigration enforcement concerns and social policy dissatisfaction with Susan Collins.
07-25-2026
CNBC
Maine Democrats in Bangor will select a replacement Senate nominee Saturday after Graham Platner withdrew, with Troy Jackson emerging as a leading choice to face Susan Collins.
07-24-2026
WLOS
Maine Democratic delegates will convene in Bangor Saturday to select a 2026 Senate replacement nominee after Graham Platner withdrew, setting the matchup with Sen. Susan Collins.
07-24-2026
Turnto10
Maine Democrats will choose a replacement Senate nominee in Bangor on Saturday after Graham Platner withdrew, with the winner set to face Susan Collins in November 2026.
07-24-2026
Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal
Maine Democrats selected a nominee Saturday to challenge incumbent Sen. Susan Collins after Graham Platner withdrew following a sexual assault allegation.
07-23-2026
Sacbee / Ingrid Jacques
Maine Democrats scheduled a July 25 convention vote to replace departed Senate candidate Graham Platner with Troy Jackson for the 2026 November ballot.
07-23-2026
Yahoo / Karissa Waddick
University of New Hampshire polling published July 21 shows Troy Jackson tied with Susan Collins as Maine youth turnout and support for Jackson emphasize youth-driven campaign strategy.
07-22-2026
Yakima Herald-Republic
Maine Democratic leaders plan a replacement nomination after Graham Platner exited the 2026 Senate bid following a sexual assault allegation tied to the Susan Collins challenge.
07-22-2026
KTBS
Maine Democratic Party leaders schedule a convention to replace withdrawn nominee Graham Platner for the Susan Collins 2026 Senate challenge after a sexual assault allegation controversy.
07-22-2026
KULR8
Maine Democrats planned a convention to replace withdrawn nominee Graham Platner as the party aimed to challenge Sen. Susan Collins in 2026.