Former Maine Senate President Troy Jackson has built an overwhelming advantage in the short and unusual contest to replace Graham Platner and take on Republican Sen. Susan Collins in a must-win race for Democrats in their bid for control of the US Senate.

Democratic candidates are pushing grassroots networks to attend county party events this weekend, hoping their supporters become delegates at the July 25 nominating convention.

Maine Democrats are scrambling to replace Graham Platner as eight candidates compete to take on Sen. Susan Collins in one of 2026's top Senate races.

A dozen Maine Democrats are running for the state party's nomination to challenge incumbent Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) in November.