Maine Democratic Party

Kamala Harris endorsed Democrat Troy Jackson in Maine's U.S. Senate race following a last-minute nomination process. Jackson, a former Maine Senate president, replaced Graham Platner after Platner withdrew due to sexual assault accusations. Democrats view the race as critical for Senate control.

Troy Jackson, a former state lawmaker and logger, secured the Maine Democratic Senate nomination to replace Graham Platner, who withdrew amid sexual assault allegations. Jackson will face U.S. Sen. Susan Collins in November, a race that could influence Senate control.

Maine Democrats selected Troy Jackson as their Senate nominee following the collapse of Graham Platner's campaign. Jackson won the party convention with a 566-5 vote margin over Saundra Pelletier, positioning him as the Democratic challenger to Republican Sen. Susan Collins in a key midterm race.

Maine Democrats selected Troy Jackson as their Senate nominee following Graham Platner's campaign collapse. Jackson defeated Saundra Pelletier in a landslide at the party's nominating convention, with concerns raised about his past conduct and policy positions despite securing party unity.

Maine Democrats are expected to nominate Troy Jackson as their Senate candidate following the collapse of Graham Platner's campaign. Jackson, who won most delegates in the primary, faces concerns over past conduct and policy stances, but his rivals have withdrawn, leaving him as the clear choice for the party's convention.

Maine Democrats are set to nominate Troy Jackson as their Senate candidate to replace Graham Platner, who withdrew from the race. Jackson, a former state Senate president, has secured most delegates and faces minimal opposition, though concerns about his past conduct and policies persist. The Senate race is critical for determining the chamber's majority.

Maine Democrats are selecting a new U.S. Senate nominee to challenge Republican Sen. Susan Collins after Graham Platner withdrew due to a sexual assault allegation. Troy Jackson, a former state Senate president, has emerged as the leading candidate, while the party aims to flip the Senate seat in the November election.

Maine Democrats are selecting a new U.S. Senate nominee to replace Graham Platner, who withdrew from the race following a sexual assault allegation. Former state Senate President Troy Jackson has emerged as the leading candidate, with support from progressive groups and delegates. The party must name a nominee by Monday to face Republican Sen. Susan Collins in a key Senate race.

Maine Democrats are selecting a new Senate nominee to challenge Republican Sen. Susan Collins after Graham Platner withdrew from the race due to a sexual assault allegation. Former state Senate President Troy Jackson has emerged as the favorite, while women’s health company CEO Saundra Pelletier remains the only other candidate. The party must choose a nominee by Monday, 99 days before the November election.

Troy Jackson appears almost certain to win the Maine Democratic Party's Senate nomination at the party's nominating convention in Bangor.

Troy Jackson, a logger and former Maine Senate president, is poised to become the Democratic nominee in Maine’s US Senate race after Graham Platner withdrew due to sexual assault allegations. His main challengers have dropped out, making him the presumptive choice.

The Republican National Committee (RNC) sent a letter offering election resources to the Democratic National Committee (DNC) and Maine Democratic Party, mocking their efforts to replace Senate candidate Graham Platner. The RNC highlighted its election integrity capabilities while criticizing the Democrats' handling of the nomination process.

The Republican National Committee sent a sarcastic letter to the Democratic National Committee and Maine Democratic Party, offering election resources to help replace disgraced Senate primary candidate Graham Platner. The letter mocked Democratic Party hypocrisy on election integrity and referenced a key Senate race in Maine that could influence the November Senate majority.

Troy Jackson is gaining momentum in his effort to replace Platner in Maine. Voters selected delegates to represent their county in choosing the U.S. Senate nominee at the Maine Democratic Party's Nominating Convention.

Troy Jackson, a progressive former state Senate president and logger, secured a strong lead in Maine's delegate-selection process to replace Graham Platner. His campaign dominated the first day of selections with organized support from union allies, capturing a majority of delegates.

Maine Democrats are scrambling to replace former Senate nominee Graham Platner, who quit the race amid rape accusations he denies. Candidates have less than three weeks to organize and prepare for a state convention selecting a new nominee by July 27, while shifting focus to defeating Republican Sen. Susan Collins in November.

Maine Democrats are scrambling to replace Senate nominee Graham Platner, who quit after rape accusations, and must quickly organize to face Republican Sen. Susan Collins in November. Candidates face a tight timeline to gather delegates and signatures for a July 25 convention vote, while navigating Platner's shadow and a focus on defeating Collins.

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.

Graham Platner's supporters are uncertain about his exit from the race, and Maine Democrats are selecting a new nominee. Platner had generated enthusiasm in Maine with his progressive policies.

Graham Platner has withdrawn from the Maine Senate race, prompting the process to replace him on the ballot. The Maine Democratic Party plans to hold a convention to select a replacement by July 27, with at least eight candidates, including Nirav Shah, Shenna Bellows, and Troy Jackson, vying for the nomination.

Maine Democratic Party is considering a late July convention to select a replacement for Platner. Possible locations for the convention include Augusta and Bangor.

Graham Platner withdrew from the Maine U.S. Senate race due to a sexual assault allegation, prompting Democrats to select a replacement candidate by July 27. Potential candidates include Troy Jackson, Nirav Shah, Dan Kleban, and Shenna Bellows.

Leaders of the Maine Democratic Party are working to establish a process to replace Graham Platner while avoiding conflict with his supporters. The focus is on finding a solution that minimizes division within the party.

Graham Platner withdrew from Maine's U.S. Senate race following a sexual assault accusation, citing political structures as the reason. His exit complicates Democrats' Senate majority hopes, requiring a replacement by July 27.

Graham Platner will officially withdraw from the Senate race on Monday, the deadline for exiting, causing anxiety within the Democratic Party. The Maine Democratic Party plans to hold a convention to select his replacement, with Platner's team excluded from the process.

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.

Graham Platner suspended his campaign for a U.S. Senate seat in Maine after a woman accused him of sexually assaulting her in 2021. Platner denied the allegations but cited systemic political challenges as the reason for his withdrawal, while the Maine Democratic Party and national figures disavowed his campaign.

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.

Graham Platner has suspended his Senate campaign. The Maine Democratic Party must now find a replacement to challenge Susan Collins.

Graham Platner, Maine Senate Democratic nominee, suspended his campaign following sexual assault allegations. Jenny Racicot accused Platner of forcing himself on her in 2021. The Maine Democratic Party plans to hold a convention to select a new nominee by July 27.

Graham Platner, the Maine Senate Democratic nominee, suspended his campaign following sexual assault allegations. He denied the claims but faces calls to withdraw, with the party planning a convention to select a new nominee.

Dan Kleban, founder of Maine Beer Company, has re-entered the Maine Senate race after briefly running last year. He criticized GOP Sen. Susan Collins and the 'DC establishment,' positioning himself as a candidate to advance Graham Platner's movement, who suspended his campaign. Kleban also stated he would not take Platner's endorsement and called for a fair nominating process.

Graham Platner, a Maine Democrat, announced he is suspending his Senate campaign following sexual assault allegations he denies. His withdrawal creates uncertainty for Democrats in a critical midterm race, with the party planning a convention to select a replacement candidate by July 27.

Graham Platner, the Maine U.S. Senate candidate, withdrew from the race after a sexual assault accusation led to a loss of party support. The Maine Democratic Party must replace him by July 21, with Platner denying the allegations and attributing his exit to political structures rather than the accusations.

Graham Platner withdrew from Maine’s Senate race following a new sexual allegation, prompting Democrats to seek replacements to challenge GOP Sen. Susan Collins. Potential candidates include Troy Jackson, Shenna Bellows, and others, with the Maine Democratic Party required to select a successor by July 27.

Graham Platner, the Democratic primary winner for Maine's U.S. Senate race, dropped out after a sexual assault accusation led to loss of party support. Platner denied the allegations, attributing his exit to political structures rather than the accusation, and the Maine Democratic Party must now find a replacement by July 21.

Maine Democrat Graham Platner suspended his Senate campaign, denying sexual assault allegations but stating he couldn't continue after his party abandoned him. The Maine Democratic Party announced a nominating convention to replace him, with Republicans benefiting from the situation.

Graham Platner ended his Maine Senate campaign amid allegations of sexual assault reported by Jenny Racicot. Democratic leadership and progressive backers withdrew support, leading to his withdrawal. Platner denied the allegations but suspended campaign operations.

Graham Platner, the Democratic Senate nominee in Maine, suspended his campaign amid a rape allegation, allowing the Maine Democratic Party to replace him on the general election ballot before a July 13 deadline. Platner's exit follows a primary victory and escalating pressure from Democrats, though he denied the allegations as false.