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Democrats Reset the Maine Senate Race. Now Comes the Tricky Part.
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- Maine Democrats have replaced their original Senate candidate, Graham Platner, with Troy Jackson after Platner withdrew amid controversy, aiming to keep the race competitive against Republican incumbent Senator Susan Collins.
- Troy Jackson, a former State Senate president and logger, faces the challenge of maintaining grassroots support while distancing himself from Platner's personal scandals, including a rape allegation and offensive online posts.
- Senator Susan Collins and her allies are attempting to link Jackson to Platner to sway swing voters and capitalize on the Democrats' candidate turmoil.
- The Senate race in Maine is becoming a focal point in the national battle for control of the Senate, with significant funding and attention directed toward the largely rural state over the next 100 days.
- Democrats hope to shift the narrative from their candidate's controversies to portraying Collins as aligned with wealthy interests and a supporter of former President Trump.
