Troy Jackson picked to challenge Collins in Maine after Platner's exit

Axios reports that Maine Democrats have nominated Troy Jackson, a former state Senate president, to challenge Republican Susan Collins this fall. Jackson replaces Graham Platner, whose campaign ended after allegations of sexual assault—which Platner denies. Described as a lifelong workers' rights advocate and logger, Jackson has prioritized Medicare for all, abortion access, and ending military support to Israel. The race is among the nation's most competitive and could prove crucial to determining Senate control.

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