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2026 Maine Senate Race
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Troy Jackson Wins Maine Senate Nomination
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The Story
Maine Democrats formally selected former state Senate President Troy Jackson as their U.S. Senate nominee after primary winner Graham Platner withdrew from the race following a sexual-assault allegation that he denied. Jackson will challenge five-term Republican Sen. Susan Collins in a compressed general-election campaign with roughly 100 days before Election Day. The race is nationally significant because Democrats view Maine as a potential Senate pickup, but Collins enters with incumbency and a substantial financial advantage.
First Article: 07/27/26
Latest Article: 08/01/26
The Bigger Picture
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Thomas Targets Jackson’s Ideological Shifts
Jackson is presented as the prospective Democratic nominee for Maine’s 2026 Senate race.
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 Race To Replace Platner
A July 25 convention in Bangor will select the replacement nominee through a 601-delegate vote.
Jackson Replaces Platner Against Collins
Maine Democrats selected former state Senate President Troy Jackson after Graham Platner withdrew amid allegations and other controversies that he denies.
Articles
08-01-2026
Theriveroc
Graham Platner withdrew from Maine's 2026 Democratic Senate contest after controversy and financial difficulties, leaving the Maine Democratic Party to select a replacement nominee through delegates.
08-01-2026
Clcepa
Maine Democratic candidates are seeking the party's Senate nomination after Graham Platner withdrew, with replacement deadlines approaching and Susan Collins remaining the Republican incumbent challenger.
08-01-2026
Yahoo
Troy Jackson won Maine Democrats' Senate nomination at a special convention and now has fewer than 100 days to challenge incumbent Susan Collins statewide.
08-01-2026
Yahoo
Troy Jackson won Maine Democrats' special Senate nomination in Bangor and now has fewer than 100 days to challenge incumbent Republican Susan Collins statewide.
07-31-2026
Waynedalebaptistchurch
Maine Democrats are expected to choose a replacement for Graham Platner by July 27 in the 2026 Senate contest against Susan Collins.
07-30-2026
Generalas
Graham Platner withdrew from Maine's 2026 Senate contest after controversies, prompting the Maine Democratic Party to consider replacements for the campaign against Susan Collins.
07-30-2026
Impianticen
Graham Platner withdrew from Maine's 2026 Senate contest after denying a rape allegation, leading the Maine Democratic Party to schedule a replacement nominating convention.
07-30-2026
Roll Call / Mary Ellen McIntire
Maine Democrats selected Troy Jackson at a Bangor convention last weekend to replace Graham Platner as the party's 2026 Senate nominee, resetting the competitive statewide contest.
07-30-2026
HotAir / Ed Morrissey
Graham Platner won Maine's Democratic Senate primary but withdrew from the 2026 Senate race after Jenny Racicot alleged sexual assault and scrutiny intensified.
07-30-2026
Central Maine
A Maine political commentator criticized the Maine Democratic Party and Democratic Socialists of America for supporting Troy Jackson over Graham Platner in the 2026 Maine Senate contest.
07-30-2026
Press Herald
A commentary writer endorsed Graham Platner's write-in candidacy and criticized the Maine Democratic Party and Democratic Socialists of America for supporting Troy Jackson in Maine's 2026 Senate contest.
07-30-2026
Umva
Prominent Democrats including Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders, and Kirsten Gillibrand withdrew support for Graham Platner after sexual assault allegations surfaced in Maine's 2026 Senate race.
07-29-2026
Cidsgamescollection
Graham Platner withdrew from Maine's 2026 Senate race after campaign controversies, prompting Maine Democrats to choose a successor before the November contest against Senator Susan Collins.
07-29-2026
Fox News / Leo Briceno
Maine Democrats selected Troy Jackson as Senate replacement nominee in an expedited 601-delegate convention after allegations removed Graham Platner, positioning Jackson against Susan Collins.
07-29-2026CentralMaine.com
Maine election officials listed Troy Jackson as Graham Platner's Senate replacement on Monday after a Republican lawmaker questioned Jackson's eligibility in Maine.
07-29-2026Press Herald
Maine Democrats replaced Graham Platner with Troy Jackson for the November Senate election after Platner withdrew, and state law exempts vacancy nominations from its multiple-office restriction.
07-29-2026
Yahoo
Maine Democrats nominated former state Senator Troy Jackson at a 601-delegate convention after allegations against Graham Platner disrupted the party's original Senate campaign.
07-29-2026Yahoo
Troy Jackson replaced Graham Platner as the Maine Democratic U.S. Senate nominee on July 25 after allegations surfaced, and a UNH poll shows 51% of Platner voters chose Jackson first.
07-29-2026
Washington Examiner
Democratic strategists pushed back against socialist-aligned candidates in 2026 contests after Graham Platner's Maine Senate campaign appeared vulnerable against Susan Collins.
07-29-2026
The Washington Times / Mary McCue Bell
Maine Democratic nominee Troy Jackson removed earlier Graham Platner endorsements after allegations against Platner, drawing Republican criticism as Jackson prepares to face Susan Collins in November.
07-29-2026CentralMaine.com
An 83-year-old Maine voter praised Graham Platner's 2026 Democratic Senate campaign, endorsed Troy Jackson's priorities, and criticized national Democratic influence in Maine.
07-29-2026
Twitchy
Elizabeth Warren endorsed Troy Jackson for Maine's Senate contest after previously supporting Graham Platner and also backed Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan.
07-28-2026
Bangor Daily News
NRSC targeted Democratic nominee Troy Jackson with an AI-generated attack video after Jackson replaced Graham Platner for the Maine Senate contest involving Susan Collins.
07-28-2026Washington Examiner / Rena Rowe
Kamala Harris endorsed Troy Jackson in Maine’s 2026 Senate race on Monday, citing a short campaign runway as Jackson starts general-election fundraising against Susan Collins.
07-27-2026Press Herald / Randy Billings
Outside groups and party allies are launching early ad attacks in Maine's 2026 Senate race as Troy Jackson faces Susan Collins.
07-27-2026Washington Examiner / Molly Parks
Pine Tree Results PAC and the Senate Leadership Fund released ads after Troy Jackson's Saturday Maine Senate nomination, linking Jackson to Graham Platner scandal claims.
07-27-2026
Returnamexico
Maine Democrats develop a replacement process for a 2026 Senate challenger after Graham Platner suspended his campaign amid misconduct allegations, requiring 500 valid signatures.
07-27-2026
Politico / Jordain Carney
Troy Jackson entered the Maine Senate general election with targeted criticism of Susan Collins as Republicans launched multiple attack frames against Jackson.
07-27-2026
Townhall / Jeff Charles
Senate Leadership Fund and NRSC messaging in Maine after Troy Jackson's Democratic Senate nomination campaign attacked Jackson via comparisons to former nominee Graham Platner.
07-27-2026Bangor Daily News / Benjamin Kail
Senate Leadership Fund and NRSC ads attack Democrat Troy Jackson over alleged links to Graham Platner, as national Democrats tie Susan Collins to Trump policies on healthcare, abortion, and immigration.
07-27-2026
Conservative Institute / Daniel Vaughan
Senate Leadership Fund backed a $42 million outside-spending push against Maine nominee Troy Jackson beginning July 25, targeting him after his selection to replace Graham Platner.
07-26-2026
Political Wire / Taegan Goddard
Maine Democrats replaced Graham Platner with Troy Jackson in a 17-day scramble for the 2026 Senate race against Susan Collins.
07-26-2026Yahoo
Bernie Sanders said Troy Jackson can win Maine's 2026 Senate contest after Democrats selected him as replacement for Graham Platner.
07-26-2026Politico / Andrew Howard
Jackson replaces Graham Platner on the Maine Senate ticket and targets Susan Collins while signaling party outreach after Epstein-themed ad criticism.
07-26-2026
KULR 8
Troy Jackson won the 2026 Maine Democratic U.S. Senate nomination in Bangor, setting a November matchup with Sen. Susan Collins.
07-26-2026
CBS News / Kerry Breen
Bernie Sanders backed Maine's Troy Jackson in 2026 after Maine Democrats replaced Graham Platner on the Senate ballot following a sexual assault allegation.
07-26-2026
The Hill / Caroline Vakil
Maine Democrats nominated Troy Jackson in Bangor on Saturday to challenge Susan Collins in 2026, with a roughly 100-day timeline after Graham Platner exited.
07-26-2026
NBC News / Kayla Hayempour
Maine Democrats chose Troy Jackson in Bangor on convention day to replace Graham Platner as the 2026 Senate nominee, setting up a rematch against Sen. Susan Collins.
07-26-2026CBS News
Bernie Sanders said Troy Jackson could win the Maine Senate race with about 100 days remaining after delegate shifts following Graham Platner sexual assault allegations.
07-26-2026
New York Post / Ryan King
Bernie Sanders said his Maine Senate endorsements and a delayed Platner withdrawal push led to support for replacement nominee Troy Jackson to challenge Susan Collins.
07-26-2026
Time News / Ethan Brooks
Graham Platner withdrew from the 2026 Maine U.S. Senate race on sexual-misconduct allegations, pushing Maine Democrats into a July 13 to July 27 replacement process before the Susan Collins general election.
07-26-2026
Boston Globe / Jess Bidgood
Troy Jackson becomes Maine's Democratic Senate nominee for 2026 after Graham Platner withdraws, as Susan Collins and outside Republicans escalate messaging on Trump-era votes and left-leaning themes.
07-26-2026Yahoo
NRSC and Senate Leadership Fund messaging targeted Troy Jackson after Democratic nomination to challenge Sen. Susan Collins in Maine during 2026.
07-26-2026Politico / Irie Sentner
NRSC guidance and Senate Leadership Fund advertising target Troy Jackson with attacks linking him to Graham Platner as Maine Senate voting approaches.
07-25-2026
SFGATE / Kimberlee Kruesi
Maine Democrats will hold a delegate vote in Bangor on Saturday to choose a Senate replacement nominee to face Susan Collins, with Troy Jackson emerging as the frontrunner after Graham Platner withdrew.
07-25-2026
WYFF4
Maine Democrats convene in Bangor Saturday to replace the nominee for Susan Collins, with Troy Jackson emerging as the leading contender after Graham Platner withdrew.
07-25-2026CentralMaine.com / Rachel Ohm
Maine Democrats chose Troy Jackson in Bangor on Saturday to replace Graham Platner and face Sen. Susan Collins in November under Maine's primary replacement process.
07-25-2026Yahoo
Maine Democrats choose a replacement nominee in Bangor after Graham Platner withdrew, with Troy Jackson emerging as the leading contender against Sen. Susan Collins.
07-25-2026Boston Globe / Patrick Whittle
Maine Democrats will convene delegates in Bangor to select a replacement nominee after Graham Platner withdrew, elevating Troy Jackson against Sen. Susan Collins for the Nov. 3 election.
07-25-2026
WDTimes
Maine Democratic delegates in Bangor will vote Saturday to replace Graham Platner and select Troy Jackson or another nominee to face Susan Collins in 2026.
07-25-2026
NVDaily
Maine Democrats in Bangor vote Saturday to select Troy Jackson as replacement nominee after Graham Platner withdrew, setting up the challenge to Susan Collins for Nov. 3.
07-25-2026
Yakima Herald
Maine Democrats meet in Bangor to choose a replacement Senate nominee after Graham Platner withdrew, with Troy Jackson favored to oppose Sen. Susan Collins in 2026.
07-25-2026
KOAT
Maine Democrats in Bangor will choose Troy Jackson or Saundra Pelletier on Saturday as the replacement nominee to challenge Susan Collins after Graham Platner withdrew.
07-25-2026
KMBC
Maine Democrats select a Senate replacement nominee in Bangor on Saturday to face Susan Collins after Graham Platner withdrew over a sexual assault allegation.
07-25-2026
News4JAX
Maine Democrats will meet in Bangor on Saturday to select a Senate replacement nominee after Graham Platner withdrew, under state law requiring nomination by Monday.
07-25-2026
WTOP
Maine Democrats select a replacement Senate nominee after Graham Platners withdrawal, with delegate backing consolidating around Troy Jackson ahead of Nov. 3 against Susan Collins.
07-25-2026
ClickOrlando
Maine Democrats convened in Bangor in 2026 to replace nominee Graham Platner, with Troy Jackson emerging to challenge Sen. Susan Collins.
07-25-2026
ClickOnDetroit
Maine Democratic delegates met in Bangor on Saturday to choose a Senate nominee to face Susan Collins after Graham Platner withdrew on July 10.
07-25-2026
KXAN
Maine Democratic delegates in Bangor selected Troy Jackson as the nominee favorite after Graham Platner quit following a sexual assault allegation, setting up a challenge to Sen. Susan Collins for control of the Senate.
07-25-2026
ABC News / Patrick Whittle and Kimberlee Kruesi
Maine Democrats met in Bangor in 2026 to select a replacement nominee after Graham Platner withdrew, with Troy Jackson leading support to face Sen. Susan Collins.
07-25-2026Portland Press Herald / Rachel Ohm
Maine Democrats selected Troy Jackson as the U.S. Senate nominee in Bangor on Saturday after the party replaced withdrawn primary winner Graham Platner.
07-25-2026
KCRA 3
Maine Democratic delegates in Bangor will select a Senate replacement nominee Saturday, with Troy Jackson emerging after Graham Platner withdrew following a sexual assault allegation, setting up a rematch with Susan Collins.
07-25-2026
Daily Caller / Anthony Iafrate
The Senate Leadership Fund announced at least $42 million in opposition spending against Troy Jackson on the day Maine Democrats selected Jackson as its new Senate nominee.
07-25-2026
Times Union / Patrick Whittle
Maine Democrats will select a replacement nominee Saturday for the Nov. 3 Senate election after Graham Platner withdrew, elevating Troy Jackson to face Susan Collins.
07-25-2026
U.S. News / Nolan D. McCaskill
Troy Jackson is set to accept the Democratic U.S. Senate nomination in Maine on Saturday, following Graham Platner's July 10 withdrawal and setting up a rematch with Susan Collins.
07-25-2026Washington Examiner
Graham Platner withdrew from the Maine Senate primary amid controversy and narrowing polling as Democrats weighed a replacement in a competitive race against Susan Collins.
07-24-2026
San Diego Union-Tribune / PATRICK WHITTLE
Maine Democrats will nominate Troy Jackson at a Saturday convention in Bangor, following Graham Platner's withdrawal, setting up a fast campaign against Sen. Susan Collins.
07-24-2026U.S. News
Maine Democrats will nominate Troy Jackson in Bangor after Graham Platner withdraws, creating a short general election campaign against U.S. Sen. Susan Collins.
07-24-2026SFGate / Kimberlee Kruesi
Maine Democrats will hold a special convention in Bangor to nominate Troy Jackson, following Graham Platner withdrawal, setting a shortened campaign against Sen. Susan Collins.
07-24-2026WTOP
Maine Democrats plan to nominate Troy Jackson in Bangor on Saturday to replace Graham Platner and campaign against Susan Collins for the 2026 U.S. Senate seat.
07-24-2026
Houston Chronicle
Maine Democrats will nominate Troy Jackson in Bangor this weekend, after Graham Platner withdrew, launching a race against Susan Collins with less than four months to campaign.
07-24-2026
AP News / Patrick Whittle
Maine Democrats plan to nominate Troy Jackson in Bangor this weekend after Graham Platner withdrew, setting up a short general-election campaign against Susan Collins.
07-24-2026
WRAL / Patrick Whittle
Maine Democrats plan to nominate Troy Jackson in Bangor on Saturday for the 2026 Senate race against Susan Collins after Graham Platner's campaign collapse.
07-24-2026
Twincities / PATRICK WHITTLE
Maine Democrats plan to nominate Troy Jackson in Bangor this weekend after Graham Platner's withdrawal, setting up a rapid campaign against Susan Collins for the 2026 U.S. Senate seat.