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Platner ally Troy Jackson closing in on Democratic Senate nod in key race to face Collins

July 19, 2026

Platner ally Troy Jackson closing in on Democratic Senate nod in key race to face Collins

Troy Jackson's delegates won over 90% of slots Saturday as the progressive logger races to secure Maine's Democratic Senate nomination vs. Susan Collins.

Maine Dems rally behind Platner's far-left platform in scramble to court his followers: 'Beyond furious'

July 17, 2026

Maine Dems rally behind Platner's far-left platform in scramble to court his followers: 'Beyond furious'

All candidates in the Maine Democratic Senate debate called for abolishing ICE just days after the fatal Biddeford shooting of a 25-year-old father.

Maine Democratic Senate candidates pick up where Platner left off on debate stage

July 17, 2026

Maine Democratic Senate candidates pick up where Platner left off on debate stage

The Democrats running to replace Graham Platner as the nominee voiced agreement with most of his policies when asked on the debate stage. (Credit: NEWS CENTER Maine - July 16)

DSA member says she has no problem supporting ‘secret Nazis’ under one condition

July 17, 2026

DSA member says she has no problem supporting ‘secret Nazis’ under one condition

The Majority Report co-host and Democratic Socialists of America member said she values platform over personal character

Transgender Maine Senate candidate sparks online frenzy over response to debate question: 'Can't be serious'

July 17, 2026

Transgender Maine Senate candidate sparks online frenzy over response to debate question: 'Can't be serious'

Ashley Webb cited songwriting as a qualification for Senate during the Maine Democratic primary debate, sparking a viral moment on social media.

Maine Dem Senate candidate highlights qualifications as a songwriter

July 17, 2026

Maine Dem Senate candidate highlights qualifications as a songwriter

The moment from candidate Ashley Webb sparked online mockery on social media. (Credit: NEWS CENTER Maine - July 16)

Maine Dem Senate candidate highlights qualifications as a songwriter

July 17, 2026

Maine Dem Senate candidate highlights qualifications as a songwriter

The moment from candidate Ashley Webb sparked online mockery on social media. (Credit: NEWS CENTER Maine)

Credibility crisis: Graham Platner received glowing media coverage before dramatic exit from Senate race

July 16, 2026

Credibility crisis: Graham Platner received glowing media coverage before dramatic exit from Senate race

Media outlets like The New York Times, The New Yorker and GQ offered fawning coverage of Democrat Graham Platner before his exit from the Senate race.

Meet the Democrats gunning to replace Graham Platner in a crucial Senate showdown

July 14, 2026

Meet the Democrats gunning to replace Graham Platner in a crucial Senate showdown

Eight Democrats filed to replace Graham Platner as Maine's Senate nominee, but his grassroots network warns support won't automatically transfer.

Will Platner controversy sink Democrats in a crucial U.S. House showdown?

July 14, 2026

Will Platner controversy sink Democrats in a crucial U.S. House showdown?

Paul LePage says Matt Dunlap "miscalculated" by aligning with Graham Platner, as Republicans weaponize the scandal in Maine's 2nd District race.