Maine Democrats pick Troy Jackson to replace scandal-plagued candidate in key Senate race

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Maine Democrats have selected Troy Jackson as their new candidate for a crucial US Senate race. This decision was made at a hastily organized nominating convention on Saturday, following the withdrawal of the original nominee, Graham Platner. Platner was pressured to drop out due to sexual misconduct allegations. Jackson, a former state senate president, will now challenge Republican incumbent Susan Collins. Jackson expressed his gratitude and determination to defeat Collins and reclaim the Senate seat. Platner, a Marine veteran and political newcomer, had previously won the Democratic primary with an anti-establishment platform but faced declining support after a former partner accused him of rape.

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Graham Platner had previously won the Democratic primary with an anti-establishment message.

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Jackson stated, 'In 101 days, we will defeat Susan Collins and reclaim our Senate seat.'

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Troy Jackson is a former state senate president.

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The previous nominee, Graham Platner, withdrew due to sexual misconduct allegations.

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Maine Democrats selected Troy Jackson as their new US Senate candidate.

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The Democratic Party in Maine picked its new candidate for a key US Senate race on Saturday, after the original nominee was pressured to drop out over sexual misconduct allegations.Delegates to a hastily organised nominating convention picked Troy Jackson, a former state Senate president, to go up against Republican incumbent Susan Collins.“Thank you, Maine. In 101 days, we will defeat Susan Collins and reclaim our Senate seat. Let’s get to work,” Jackson said on social media.The move comes just over two weeks after the prior candidate, Graham Platner, dropped out.A Marine veteran, oyster fisherman and political newcomer, Platner had earlier won the Democratic primary with an energetic, anti-establishment message that gained him national prominence.He weathered earlier scandals, including one related to a Nazi-linked tattoo, but his support plummeted after a former partner publicly accused him of rape.Delegates cheer as Troy Jackson is announced as their US Senate nominee in Bangor, Maine, on Saturday. Photo: AFP

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