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Jackson leading Collins in Maine Senate race survey
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Outlets covering this story: The Nation, Zeteo, Mother Jones, The Hill, Christian Science Monitor, Washington Examiner, Just the News, The New York Sun, Fox News.
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The NationBJul 21, 2:22 PM
How Troy Jackson Became the Heir to Graham Platner’s Movement
Kyle Paoletta This weekend, Democrats in Maine overwhelmingly showed that they believe the former logger and longtime state senator can dethrone GOP Senator Susan Collins. The post How Troy Jackson B
ZeteoCJul 22, 10:31 AM
First Draft: Platner May Be Out But the Media Insists on Punishing Democrats in Maine
Major media outlets are fast at work tearing apart presumptive Senate nominee and progressive Troy Jackson, while the Trump administration continues to terrorize a pro-Palestine student protester.
Mother JonesBJul 21, 7:01 PM
It’s Fine to Criticize Graham Platner’s Replacement
On Monday night, Senate candidate Troy Jackson, Maine Democrats’ likely replacement for Graham Platner, was the subject of reports from colleagues accusing him of bullying. According to the Washington
Center(2)
The HillBJul 22, 3:14 PM
Jackson leading Collins in Maine Senate race survey
Former Maine Senate President Troy Jackson (D) has a slight lead over incumbent Sen. Susan Collins (R) in new polling on a hypothetical Senate showdown in Maine. A University of New Hampshire poll fo
Christian Science MonitorAJul 21, 5:39 PM
Maine Democrats are moving on from Platner. But cracks might linger.
Former state Senate President Troy Jackson is on track to become Maine’s new Democratic Senate nominee this weekend. But eleventh-hour candidacies frequently face big challenges.
Right(4)
Washington ExaminerCJul 22, 4:50 PM
Troy Jackson raises $1 million in under two weeks in Maine Senate race
Maine Democratic Senate hopeful Troy Jackson has raised $1 million in the two weeks since launching his campaign, underscoring the rapid consolidation of support behind his bid to challenge Sen. Susan
Just the NewsCJul 22, 12:00 AM
Troy Jackson raises $1 million since launching Maine Senate campaign
The race is expected to be one of the most competitive in the battle for the House.
The New York SunAJul 22, 4:10 PM
Presumptive Democratic nominee Troy Jackson Raises More Than $1 Million Since Launching Maine Senate Campaign - The New York Sun
Presumptive Democratic nominee Troy Jackson Raises More Than $1 Million Since Launching Maine Senate Campaign The New York Sun
Fox NewsCJul 22, 4:03 PM
After Democrats' shake-up, Collins faces toss-up against Platner replacement in must-win Senate race
Susan Collins faces a fierce challenge from progressive Troy Jackson, who backs "Medicare-for-all" and abolishing ICE, in a toss-up Maine Senate race.
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