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Maine Democrats Choose Senate Challenger | Annapolis News

Maine Democrats are bypassing a traditional primary this weekend, as 600 delegates will pick their Senate nominee to challenge Senator Susan Collins — a race that could swing Senate control in 2026. After original nominee Graham Platner dropped out amid sexual assault allegations he denies, Maine’s unique law allows a party convention to fill the vacancy. With most candidates backing Troy Jackson as the frontrunner, delegates still have the power to choose anyone — making this a high-stakes, small-group decision with national implications. It’s a stark reminder that election timelines vary by…

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