Democrats are hoping to move past Platner's scandal-plagued campaign as they look to unseat Republican incumbent Susan Collins. The apparent front-runner is former Maine Senate President Troy Jackson.
Maine Democrats will gather Saturday to name a new nominee in the race for U.S. Senate. Former Maine Senate President Troy Jackson is seen as the front-runner. Above, Jackson speaks at a rally organized by local unions on May 1 in Portland, Maine.
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Maine Democrats are meeting to pick a new Senate nominee to face Republican Sen. Susan Collins
Democrats nominate Troy Jackson to replace Graham Platner
Maine Democrats choose replacement for Graham Platner after he was forced to drop out
Maine Democrats meet to select Senate nominee to replace Graham Platner
Troy Jackson replaces Graham Platner as Maine Senate Democratic nominee
Maine Democrats choose Troy Jackson for Senate race against Collins - UPI.com
Troy Jackson emerges as potential frontrunner to replace Graham Platner in Maine's Senate race
Longtime Sen. Susan Collins is facing a new Democratic challenger. Troy Jackson is on the cusp of the nomination, setting up a 101-day sprint in a must-win race that could decide control of the Senate.
Maine Democrats Quickly Rally Around Troy Jackson for Senate
Troy Jackson replaces Platner in Maine Senate race against Collins
