Maine Democrats to Nominate Troy Jackson for Senate After Platner Exit Over Rape Allegation

Maine Democrats convene in Bangor on Saturday to formally nominate former state Senate President Troy Jackson for U.S. Senate, NPR reported. Jackson gained majority delegate support July 19, Reuters reported, positioning him to challenge Republican Senator Susan Collins. The original nominee, Graham Platner, ended his campaign after a woman accused him of raping her in 2021. Platner denied the allegation.