Jordan Wood

Troy Jackson, a former state legislator, gained momentum to replace Graham Platner as the Democratic Senate candidate in Maine after several opponents withdrew. Jackson secured hundreds of delegates, including all preferred delegates in Cumberland County, leading to exits from Shenna Bellows, Nirav Shah, Dan Kleban, and Jordan Wood, who endorsed him.

Eight Maine Senate contenders aligned with Graham Platner's policy agenda during a campaign event, aiming to secure the Democratic nomination ahead of a July 25 convention. The candidates, part of 13 total Democrats vying for the nomination, emphasized positions like Gaza war stance, healthcare reform, and ICE abolition to mirror Platner's messaging. The winner will face GOP Sen. Susan Collins in a key midterm race influencing the Senate majority.

The Maine Senate candidate debate highlighted challenges in replacing Platner, featuring Shenna Bellows, Troy Jackson, Dr. Nirav Shah, and Jordan Wood. The event underscored competitive Democratic primary dynamics in the state.

Maine Senate candidates Nirav Shah, Shenna Bellows, Jordan Wood, and Troy Jackson discuss which ideas from Graham Platner's platform they would adopt if selected as the nominee. The focus is on evaluating Platner's proposals for potential use in their campaign.

Jordan Wood, a contender to replace Graham Platner as Senate candidate, previously hesitated to label Israeli actions in Gaza as 'genocide' due to concerns about antisemitism but now opposes U.S. funding of Israel's actions in Gaza. The shift reflects a change in his stance on the issue.

Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner is expected to drop out as the Democratic nominee following a sexual abuse scandal. Potential replacement Jordan Wood discusses next steps on 'The Takeout' and describes voters as 'deeply betrayed and hurt.'

Maine Democrats must find a new candidate to challenge Republican Sen. Susan Collins after Graham Platner suspended his campaign due to a sexual assault accusation. Potential replacements include Gov. Janet Mills, former Maine Senate President Troy Jackson, and others, with a July 27 deadline to certify a nominee for the November ballot.

Graham Platner withdrew from Maine's U.S. Senate race following a sexual assault allegation, prompting Democrats to select a replacement by July 27. Candidates including Troy Jackson, Nirav Shah, Dan Kleban, Shenna Bellows, and Jordan Wood have announced or expressed interest in the nomination.

Graham Platner has withdrawn from the Maine Senate race following a sexual assault allegation, prompting several Democrats to vie for his replacement by July 27. Candidates include former state Senate president Troy Jackson, former CDC director Nirav Shah, Dan Kleban, and others. The replacement will face Republican Sen. Susan Collins in the general election.

Jordan Wood, a former Capitol Hill staffer, has entered the Maine Senate race for the Democratic nomination following Graham Platner's withdrawal. He aims to build on Platner's populist movement while distancing himself from his Washington ties, facing competition from candidates like Nirav Shah and Troy Jackson.

Maine Democrats must replace Graham Platner as their Senate nominee after he suspended his campaign due to allegations of sexual assault, which he denies. The party will select a replacement by July 27th through a process involving a nominating convention with 600 delegates, though details remain unclear. Candidates include Troy Jackson, Dan Kleban, Jordan Wood, Paige Loud, Nirav Shah, and Shenna Bellows.

Democrats in Maine are seeking to replace Senate nominee Graham Platner after a woman accused him of sexual assault. The state party may select a new candidate by July 27 if Platner quits by July 13, with potential replacements including Nirav Shah, Jordan Wood, and Troy Jackson. Our Revolution and Sen. Bernie Sanders have urged Platner to step down.

Eric Swalwell's campaign donations are being redirected to charity by a dozen Democratic candidates following his resignation due to sexual misconduct allegations. Democrats in key races are distancing themselves from Swalwell, donating funds he contributed to their campaigns to charitable causes.