In Graham Platner’s home county and across Maine, Troy Jackson gains early edge in Senate fight

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Delegates supporting Jackson, a former state legislator with labor backing, won most of the spots up for grabs Saturday for the upcoming Democratic nominating convention.

July 19, 2026, 10:41 AM EDT

By Bridget Bowman

ELLSWORTH, Maine — Hundreds of Democrats in Graham Platner’s home county packed into a school gymnasium Saturday morning to begin picking his replacement in Maine’s U.S. Senate race. And a clear favorite quickly emerged.

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