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Troy Jackson replaces Graham Platner as Democrats’ Maine Senate nominee

Troy Jackson replaces Graham Platner as Democrats’ Maine Senate nominee

Sun 26 Jul 2026 05:22 CEST

Troy Jackson will replace Graham Platner as the Democrats' candidate in Maine's Senate election, it was announced after a state convention on Saturday.

Graham Platner suspends Maine Senate campaign after rape accusation

Graham Platner suspends Maine Senate campaign after rape accusation

Thu 9 Jul 2026 07:45 CEST

Graham Platner - the Democrats' big hope for a majority in the US Senate - is throwing in the towel after being accused of rape.

Democrats urge Platner to suspend Maine Senate campaign after abuse allegations

Democrats urge Platner to suspend Maine Senate campaign after abuse allegations

Tue 7 Jul 2026 12:11 CEST

Under the influence of alcohol, he is said to have forced his way into her home and forced her to have sex - despite her refusal. The accusations from a former girlfriend are directed at Democratic oyster farmer and Senate candidate Graham Platner in Maine

Controversial oyster farmer advances in Maine Senate race

Controversial oyster farmer advances in Maine Senate race

Wed 10 Jun 2026 07:22 CEST

Scandal-plagued Democratic oyster farmer Graham Platner will challenge Maine's veteran Republican senator, Susan Collins, in this fall's Senate election.