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Maine Democrats pick Troy Jackson to take over from Platner in Senate race

Maine Democrats have chosen their candidate to run against incumbent GOP Sen. Susan Collins. Troy Jackson, former state lawmaker, steps in where the scandal-plagued Graham Platner stepped out.

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Democrats Reset the Maine Senate Race. Now Comes the Tricky Part. NYTimes – US
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We'll look at how the war with Iran might shape the outcome for the 2026 Midterm elections, as well as how the new Democratic senate candidate in Maine might fare against the Republican incumbent.

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Politics chat: How the war with Iran will shape midterms, Troy Jackson enters Maine Senate race

We'll look at how the war with Iran might shape the outcome for the 2026 Midterm elections, as well as how the new Democratic senate candidate in Maine might fare against the Republican incumbent.

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Maine Democrats pick Troy Jackson to take over from Platner in Senate race

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Democrats Reset the Maine Senate Race. Now Comes the Tricky Part.NYTimes – US
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Democrats Reset the Maine Senate Race. Now Comes the Tricky Part.

Troy Jackson is replacing Graham Platner, but Republicans are seeking to tie them together as a remade race kicks off with high stakes.

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