Former Maine state Sen. Troy Jackson (D) on Wednesday announced his campaign to run against Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine), not long after Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner dropped out of the race amid a slew of scandals.
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The filing comes as a “Draft Troy” effort gained momentum among Jackson allies Tuesday morning, and as Platner faces near-total abandonment by Democrats.
Former Maine Senate President Troy Jackson (D) took an official step toward entering the state’s U.S. Senate race on Tuesday amid a pressure campaign for Democratic candidate Graham Platner to step down following a new allegation of sexual assault.
Troy Jackson, a former state lawmaker, is seeking to center himself as the best candidate to replace Graham Platner if he exits the Maine Senate race following a new accusation of sexual assault against the Democratic nominee.
Former Maine state Sen. Troy Jackson has filed to replace Graham Platner on the U.S. Senate ballot in Maine after Platner's girlfriend accused him of sexual assault.
The former gubernatorial candidate and Graham Platner were closely ideologically aligned, with both receiving endorsements from Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders.
Former Maine state Sen. Troy Jackson (D) on Wednesday announced his campaign to run against Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine), not long after Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner dropped out of the race amid a slew of scandals.
Former Maine gubernatorial candidate Troy Jackson struggled to explain his longtime support for Graham Platner prior to a sexual assault allegation against him.
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