Troy Jackson announces run for US Senate after Platner suspends campaign
Graham Platner's political allies had all but abandoned him in the wake of a Maine woman accusing him of sexual assault.
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Part of The 2026 Maine Senate race: Platner's exit and Troy Jackson's nomination
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3 sourcesFormer Maine Sen. Troy Jackson says it would be 'self-serving' if Graham Platner runs
Troy Jackson files to explore Senate run. But Platner hasn’t dropped out yet.
Troy Jackson files paperwork to explore replacing Graham Platner
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3 sourcesTroy Jackson announces run for US Senate after Platner suspends campaign
Troy Jackson's Chances Against Susan Collins as He Aims to Replace Platner
Former Maine senator on replacing Platner: 'The message, the movement is right'
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1 sourceBernie-backed Maine Democratic Senate hopeful squirms over past Graham Platner support
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2 developments- Jul 7Troy Jackson files to explore Senate run. But Platner hasn’t dropped out yet.
- Jul 8Former Maine senator on replacing Platner: 'The message, the movement is right'
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