Troy Jackson secures Democratic nomination for Maine Senate seat after chaotic primary race

Troy Jackson, a progressive former president of Maine's state senate, has won the Democratic primary for a U.S. Senate seat. The Guardian reports the primary was marked by scandal and withdrawals — his leading challenger, Graham Platner, dropped out over sexual assault allegations. Jackson secured the nomination amid celebration in Bangor.

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