Troy Jackson replaces scandal-plagued candidate in Maine Senate race
Maine Democrats selected former state senate president Troy Jackson as their new candidate for the U.S. Senate race against Republican incumbent Susan Collins. The decision came after the original nominee, Graham Platner, dropped out due to sexual misconduct allegations. Platner, a Marine veteran and oyster fisherman, had won the Democratic primary with an anti-establishment message but faced a rape accusation from a former partner. Jackson was chosen at a hastily organized nominating convention on Saturday in Bangor, Maine. He expressed gratitude on social media, vowing to defeat Collins in 101 days.
Key facts
- Troy Jackson was picked as the Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate race in Maine.
- The original nominee, Graham Platner, dropped out over sexual misconduct allegations.
- Platner faced a rape accusation from a former partner.
- Jackson is a former state senate president.
- The nominating convention was held in Bangor, Maine, on Saturday.
- Jackson will run against Republican incumbent Susan Collins.
- Platner had earlier won the Democratic primary with an anti-establishment message.
- Jackson said on social media: 'Thank you, Maine. In 101 days, we will defeat Susan Collins and reclaim our Senate seat. Let’s get to work.'
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- Democratic Party
- Maine Democratic Party
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- Maine
- Bangor
- United States