Maine Democrats Pick Troy Jackson | Annapolis News

Maine Democrats have chosen Troy Jackson, a former state Senate president and logger, to replace withdrawn nominee Graham Platner after a sexual assault allegation forced Platner’s exit — marking the first time the party used its delegate process to pick a replacement post-primary. Jackson, a progressive voice championing working-class issues and Medicare for All, now faces off against seasoned Republican Senator Susan Collins in a pivotal Senate race that could swing control of the chamber. With a massive delegate endorsement and a tough uphill battle ahead, Jackson’s campaign is poised to be one of the most watched in the nation’s most politically consequential states. 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/06c48f9e3977d0a6