Kamala Harris endorses Democrat Troy Jackson, in Maine’s US Senate race after last-minute nomination
Harris said Jackson has 101 days to build his campaign after a rushed party nomination and a fundraising gap against Collins.
- On Saturday, Maine Democrats gathered in Bangor and formally nominated former state Senate president Troy Jackson as their U.S. Senate candidate to replace Graham Platner, who withdrew earlier this month following sexual assault allegations.
- Following Platner's withdrawal, Maine Democratic Party leaders implemented a novel county-by-county caucus process to select a nominee. Jackson consolidated support among labor unions and Platner's volunteer network, securing 566 delegate votes to clinch the nomination.
- Embracing the term 'genocide' to describe Israel's war in Gaza, Jackson pledged to reject 'dark money' from corporate PACs and AIPAC, positioning himself as a progressive alternative to Senator Susan Collins.
- Jackson faces a significant funding gap against incumbent Republican Senator Susan Collins, who holds an $11 million war chest and has represented Maine for 30 years through her chairmanship of the Senate Appropriations Committee.
- This pivotal race could determine control of the Senate, as Maine remains the only GOP-held seat in a state won by Democrat Kamala Harris in 2024, positioning Collins as particularly vulnerable this election cycle.
35 Articles
35 Articles
Harris endorses Troy Jackson and compares nomination to her 2024 race
Former Vice President Kamala Harris compared Democratic Senate nominee Troy Jackson’s last-minute campaign in Maine to her own abbreviated 2024 presidential bid as she endorsed the former logger in his race to unseat Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME). Jackson officially secured the Democratic nomination Saturday, and he now has less than 100 days to mount a general election campaign against the longtime Republican incumbent after replacing former nomine…
Kamala Harris Endorses Troy Jackson in Maine Senate Race Following Last-Minute Democratic Nomination
Former Vice President Kamala Harris has endorsed Democrat Troy Jackson in Maine’s U.S. Senate race, drawing immediate comparisons between Jackson’s last-minute nomination and Harris’ own abbreviated campaign for president in 2024. Harris announced the endorsement in a fundraising email sent to supporters, emphasizing the limited amount of time Jackson has to build a statewide campaign [...] The post Kamala Harris Endorses Troy Jackson in Maine S…
Kamala Harris backs US Senate candidate who replaced Graham Platner: 'I know what it is like'
Former Vice President Kamala Harris expressed her support for Maine Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Troy Jackson, drawing a comparison between his run and her 2024 presidential run.
Kamala Harris endorses Democrat Troy Jackson in Maine Senate race
UNITED STATES – JULY 25: Former Maine Senate President Troy Jackson speaks during the Maine Democrats Senate Nominating Convention in Bangor, Maine, on Saturday, July 25, 2026. The majority of the state’s delegates are backing Jackson as the candidate to run against Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine. (Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 46% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
