A progressive lumberjack has fewer than 100 days to turn Maine’s Senate seat blue. Can he do it?
Troy Jackson gained the Democratic nomination, but now he needs to consolidate support to take on Susan CollinsTroy Jackson is ready to move on.In fewer than 100 days, the new Democratic nominee has to convince Maine voters to send him to the US Senate – and he’s trying to do it without dwelling on Graham Platner, who dropped out of the race after accusations of rape, which he denies.
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Troy Jackson, a progressive lumberjack, won the Democratic nomination for Maine's Senate seat. He has less than 100 days to convince voters to support him against Republican Senator Susan Collins. He is avoiding discussion of Graham Platner, who left the race after rape accusations he denies.
Why it matters
Maine's Senate race could affect the balance of power in the US Senate. Voters will decide if a progressive candidate can win in a state that has elected moderate Republicans.
- Who is Troy Jackson?
- He is the Democratic nominee for Maine's Senate seat and a progressive lumberjack.
- What is his main challenge?
- He has fewer than 100 days to gain enough support to defeat incumbent Senator Susan Collins.
- Why is Graham Platner mentioned?
- Platner dropped out after rape accusations he denies, and Jackson is not focusing on him.
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A progressive lumberjack has fewer than 100 days to turn Maine’s Senate seat blue. Can he do it?
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