Shenna Bellows

Troy Jackson is likely to become Maine Democrats' Senate nominee after Graham Platner withdrew due to a sexual assault allegation. Jackson secured 481 of 601 delegates, overshadowing opponents like Shenna Bellows and Nirav Shah. He faces challenges in fundraising and appealing to independents against Sen. Susan Collins.

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.

Troy Jackson secured hundreds of delegates and received endorsements from multiple opponents, positioning him strongly to replace Graham Platner as the Democratic Senate candidate in Maine. Several candidates, including Secretary of State Shenna Bellows and Nirav Shah, withdrew and endorsed Jackson, following Platner's withdrawal due to allegations.

Troy Jackson secured the majority of delegates to become the Democratic Senate nominee in Maine after his top rivals, Shenna Bellows and Nirav Shah, dropped out. The delegates will vote for the final nomination at the upcoming convention, with Jackson set to face Republican Sen. Susan Collins in the midterm elections.

Troy Jackson secured the majority of delegates needed to become the Democratic Senate nominee in Maine after his top rivals withdrew. Over 90% of delegates aligned with Jackson were elected, positioning him to face Republican Sen. Susan Collins in the midterm election. Jackson's rivals, Shenna Bellows and Nirav Shah, dropped out of the race.

Troy Jackson has gained a significant lead in Maine's process to select the Democratic Senate nominee. Shenna Bellows withdrew from the race as Jackson's advantage among delegates increased. Graham Platner dropped out earlier this month under pressure from party leaders.

Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows withdrew from the U.S. Senate Democratic primary race, citing concerns over Donald Trump's attacks on democracy.

Troy Jackson has effectively secured the Democratic nomination for the Maine Senate race by winning majority delegate support, with two rivals falling behind and one, Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows, dropping out. The party will officially nominate a candidate at the statewide convention next weekend, following the withdrawal of Graham Platner after allegations against him.

Maine Democrat Shenna Bellows ended her Senate campaign, clearing the path for Troy Jackson in the Democratic nomination race to replace Graham Platner. Bellows cited the need for Democratic unity to challenge Susan Collins in November, as Jackson emerged as the frontrunner after Platner dropped out following sexual assault allegations.

Shenna Bellows ended her Senate bid in Maine as Jackson gained momentum. A candidate debate occurred last week in Portland, Maine.

Shenna Bellows, Maine’s Secretary of State, has dropped out of the Senate race as Troy Jackson builds Democratic support.

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.

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.

Centrist Democrats are attempting to link Abdul El-Sayed to Graham Platner in the Michigan Senate race, leveraging Platner's failed campaign in Maine as a cautionary tale. The left continues to push progressive candidates, while centrist groups struggle to counter the left's momentum without a clear leader. PACs supporting Haley Stevens emphasize her ties to Barack Obama, a strategy El-Sayed opposes.

Shenna Bellows, a candidate for the US Senate in Maine, claims Israel is committing genocide in Gaza. The belief in this claim is becoming more common among Democratic party members.

Democrats running to replace Graham Platner in Maine's Senate race are calling for ICE to be abolished after a fatal shooting by federal immigration officers in Biddeford. Four Senate candidates joined protests at the shooting site, with several explicitly demanding ICE's dismantling.

Democrats in Maine's Senate race call for abolishing ICE following a fatal shooting by federal immigration officers in Biddeford. The incident has intensified focus on immigration as a key issue in the race to replace former candidate Graham Platner.

Graham Platner has withdrawn from the Maine Senate race, prompting Democrats to seek a new nominee before the July 27 deadline. Several candidates, including former gubernatorial primary losers and other Democrats, have announced their intention to run.

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.

Graham Platner withdrew from the Maine U.S. Senate race amid sexual assault allegations he denies, forcing Democrats to seek a new nominee by July 27. The party is considering a nominating convention to choose a replacement, with multiple candidates already announcing bids for the Senate nomination.

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.

Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows announced her Senate campaign to replace Graham Platner. Bellows, who lost the Democratic gubernatorial primary, joins other contenders for the Democratic nomination and faces scrutiny over her 2014 Senate loss to Susan Collins.

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.

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.

Shenna Bellows, Maine’s secretary of state, is a Democrat considering a Senate run and has used her position to defy President Trump.

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 has not yet officially submitted paperwork to withdraw from the Senate race, according to a spokesperson for Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows' office. Platner announced he is suspending his campaign but intends to file withdrawal paperwork, while Bellows is being considered as a possible replacement.

Graham Platner's campaign conducted a poll to assess potential Democratic replacements amid pressure to exit the Senate race following a sexual assault allegation. The campaign canceled events and ads, and discussions with the Maine Democratic Party about replacing him on the ballot became contentious.

Democratic incumbents who led impeachment efforts against Donald Trump have lost primary races to progressive challengers, indicating a shift in voter priorities during the 2024 midterms. Progressive groups like Justice Democrats are gaining momentum despite earlier setbacks.

Maine is using ranked choice voting to determine nominees for its governor's office and a U.S. House race after no candidate exceeded 50% in the primaries. The Maine Secretary of State Department is overseeing the public ballot count, with results expected next week.

Maine began counting ranked choice ballots to determine nominees for an open governor's office and a U.S. House race after no candidates exceeded 50% in the primaries. The process, which eliminates the lowest finisher and reallocates votes based on preferences, is expected to conclude next week with public tabulations.

A Maine Superior Court judge upheld the Secretary of State's decision to invalidate an anti-transgender ballot referendum due to improper signature collection by out-of-state petition circulators. The referendum, which sought to limit trans students' access to school sports teams, bathrooms, and locker rooms, fell about 500 signatures short of the legal threshold.

Maine voters are selecting a successor for Gov. Janet Mills in a competitive gubernatorial primary with multiple candidates from both parties. Democratic voters are choosing between Hannah Pingree, Angus King III, Shenna Bellows, and other contenders.

Democratic candidates Troy Jackson, Shenna Bellows, and Hannah Pingree received Platner’s endorsement for Maine Governor. The candidates include a former president of the State Senate, the secretary of state, and a former speaker of the State House.

Maine Democrats are considering adopting a 'winner take all' Electoral College vote system if Nebraska changes its method, potentially affecting the 2028 presidential election. The move follows speculation that Nebraska, led by Republicans, might shift to a similar system, mirroring Maine's current district-based allocation.