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Maine Democrats have chosen Troy Jackson, a progressive former State Senate president, to replace Graham Platner as their Senate candidate. Jackson was selected at a hastily organized state party convention, which came together after Platner, who faced a rape accusation he denies, dropped out of the race.
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Republicans are pouring huge sums behind the Maine senator through a web of billionaire-funded super PACs. Troy Jackson, the likely Democratic nominee, has a lot of catching up to do.
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Mr. Jackson, a progressive former State Senate president, clinched the nomination at a hastily arranged state party convention.
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(Second column, 1st story, link)
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Troy Jackson won his party's nomination by commandeering the progressive movement that fueled Graham Platner's rise. He will face off against GOP Sen. Susan Collins in November.
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Troy Jackson, who is set to become the party's nominee, also said in an interview that he was not sure he wanted the support of Senator Chuck Schumer in the general election.
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