Jackson Locks In Maine Senate Nom | Bangor News

Maine Democrats face a nail-biting Senate nomination showdown this Saturday, with Troy Jackson, David Costello, and Saundra Pelletier vying for the top spot — but Jackson’s already practically locked in after securing over 450 delegates. The race began after Graham Platner dropped out amid serious allegations, and while four candidates initially qualified, Dan Kleban pulled out after signatures were verified. With no pledged delegates, Saturday’s convention gives party members free rein to vote their conscience — though Jackson, a logger with a progressive platform and recent gubernatorial momentum, holds a commanding lead. Former rivals Shenna Bellows and Nirav Shah quietly exited once it became clear Jackson’s delegate support was overwhelming. The party’s executive director praised the process as transparent — but the drama’s far from over. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3990893b6ff915bd