Troy Jackson Secures Democratic Nomination | Bangor News

Bangor News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 22, 2026 · 1m

Troy Jackson is poised to become Maine’s Democratic Senate nominee after securing overwhelming delegate support, following the withdrawal of rival Graham Platner amid controversy. With backing from most party delegates and a strong poll showing broad Democratic approval, Jackson is now the frontrunner — even winning over former supporters. He’s also in a tight race against incumbent Senator Susan Collins, with polls suggesting he holds a slight edge. Meanwhile, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Hannah Pingree leads comfortably in the governor’s race, though neither major party candidate is…