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Maine Democrats Select Jackson as Collins' New Challenger

July 25, 2026·about 2 hours ago·via ABC7 Los Angeles
Maine Democrats Select Jackson as Collins' New Challenger
Maine's Democratic delegates have chosen Troy Jackson as their nominee to face incumbent U.S. Senator Susan Collins after Graham Platner's withdrawal from the race. Jackson now carries the Democratic banner in what shapes up as a competitive general election matchup. The party's decision to pivot to Jackson reflects confidence in his ability to mount a credible challenge to Collins, one of the Senate's most resilient moderate Republicans. Read more about this...

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