Troy Jackson enters Maine Senate race with under 100 days to face Collins
Why it matters: The late candidate swap follows rape allegations against former nominee Graham Platner, jolting Democrats in a pivotal Senate contest.
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Maine Democrats pick Troy Jackson for Senate after Platner exit
What's next: Jackson now faces Sen. Susan Collins in a race that could help decide control of the Senate.
Maine Democrats pick Troy Jackson for Senate race against Collins
Why it matters: The November contest could help decide whether Republicans keep their slim Senate majority.
Maine Democrats pick Troy Jackson for Senate race against Collins
What's next: Jackson enters a high-stakes fall contest that could help decide control of the Senate.
Maine Democrats pick Troy Jackson for Senate race against Collins
What's new: Jackson won the party convention 566-5 after Graham Platner quit the race amid sexual assault allegations he denies.
Maine Democrats pick Troy Jackson for Senate race after Platner exit
What's new: Jackson won the party convention 566-5 and now faces Sen. Susan Collins in a key fight for Senate control.
Maine Democrats move to replace scandal-hit nominee with Troy Jackson
Why it matters: The switch resets a closely watched Senate race against Susan Collins that could affect control of the chamber.
Maine Democrats pick Troy Jackson to challenge Susan Collins
What's next: Jackson enters a high-stakes race that could help decide which party controls the Senate after the midterms.
Maine Democrats pick Troy Jackson for Senate after Platner exit
Why it matters: Jackson now faces Sen. Susan Collins in a race that could help decide control of the chamber.
Maine Democrats poised to pick Troy Jackson for Senate race
Why it matters: Jackson would replace primary winner Graham Platner after Platner suspended his campaign amid a sexual assault allegation he denied.
Maine Democrats pick Troy Jackson for Senate race after Platner fallout
Why it matters: Jackson now faces Sen. Susan Collins in a race that could help decide control of the Senate.
Maine Democrats move to nominate Troy Jackson for Senate race
Why it matters: Jackson would replace primary winner Graham Platner after his campaign collapsed amid a sexual assault allegation he denies.
Maine Democrats pick Troy Jackson for key Senate race
Why it matters: Jackson now faces Republican Susan Collins in a contest that could help decide control of the Senate.
Maine Democrats move to make Troy Jackson Senate nominee
Why it matters: The replacement sets up a key race against Susan Collins that could help decide control of the Senate.
Maine Democrats move to pick Troy Jackson for Senate race
Why it matters: Jackson would replace Graham Platner after a scandal and could reshape a race tied to Senate control.
Maine Democrats move to install Troy Jackson in key Senate race
Why it matters: Democrats need four seats to retake the Senate, and Maine is one of their best pickup chances against Susan Collins.
Maine Democrats move to install Troy Jackson in key Senate race
Why it matters: The nominee will face Susan Collins in a contest that could help decide control of the Senate.
House backs Iran war limits, but Senate blocks parallel measure
What's new: The House vote was symbolic, while oil rose above $100 a barrel as the renewed conflict fed election-year pressure on Republicans.
The New York Times, The Straits Times +2
Troy Jackson wins over 90% of delegate slots in Maine Senate race
Why it matters: Jackson is now positioned to claim the Democratic nomination and challenge Susan Collins in a key Senate contest.
The New York Times, Bloomberg +5
13 Maine Democrats vie to replace Platner before July 25 vote
Why it matters: The party’s pick will challenge Sen. Susan Collins in a race that could help decide Senate control.
4 Maine Democrats target Collins in first Senate nomination debate
What’s next: About 600 delegates are set to pick a replacement nominee next weekend after Graham Platner quit the race.
13 Maine Democrats vie to replace Platner in Senate race
What's next: The party will pick a new nominee at its July 25 convention to take on Sen. Susan Collins in a race tied to Senate control.
Trump pushes ICE to keep traffic stops after 2 fatal shootings
What's new: The president publicly broke with a reported ICE pullback after deadly shootings in Maine and Houston.
The New York Times, PBS NewsHour +4
Maine Democrat Platner suspended Senate bid after assault claim
Why it matters: Democrats need Maine to help flip the Senate, and party leaders cut off support within hours of the allegation.
Maine Democrat Platner suspends Senate bid after assault claim
Why it matters: Democrats view Maine as a must-win seat in their push to flip four Republican-held seats and retake the Senate.
Maine Democrats set July deadlines to replace Senate nominee Platner
What's next: Candidates must file by July 15 and submit 500 signatures from at least eight counties by July 20.
Maine Democrats scramble after Senate nominee Graham Platner quits
What's next: The party set a fast replacement process, with July 15 filing and July 20 signature deadlines for would-be candidates.
Maine Democrats scramble after Senate nominee Graham Platner quits
What's next: candidates must file by July 15 and submit 500 signatures by July 20 to replace him against Sen. Susan Collins.
Maine Democrats open scramble to replace Platner in key Senate race
What's next: hopefuls must file by July 15 and submit 500 signatures from at least eight counties by July 20.
Maine Democrats set July deadlines to replace Platner in Senate race
What's next: hopefuls must file by July 15 and submit 500 signatures from at least eight counties by July 20.
Maine Democrat Platner formally quits Senate race after allegation
What's next: Maine Democrats must name a replacement by July 27 in a race critical to control of the Senate.
Maine Democrats open scramble to replace Senate nominee Platner
What's next: Candidates must file by July 15 and submit 500 signatures from at least eight counties by July 20.
Maine Democrats reopen Senate race after Platner suspends bid
What’s next: contenders must file by July 15 and submit 500 signatures from at least eight counties by July 20.
Platner formally quits Maine Senate race, scrambling Democrats
What's next: Maine Democrats must pick a replacement by July 27 in a race central to their bid to flip the Senate.
Maine Democrats scramble after Senate nominee Platner quits race
What's next: replacement candidates face July 15 and July 20 deadlines as Democrats try to salvage a key seat against Susan Collins.
Maine Democrat Graham Platner formally exits Senate race
What's next: The Maine Democratic Party has until July 27 to choose a replacement to face Sen. Susan Collins in November.
NPR, Politico
Maine Democrats set July deadlines to replace Senate candidate
What's next: hopefuls must file by July 15 and submit 500 signatures from at least eight counties by July 20.
Maine Democrats set July deadlines to replace Platner in Senate race
What's next: Candidates have until July 15 to file and July 20 to submit 500 signatures from at least eight counties.
Maine Democrats scramble after Senate nominee Platner suspends bid
What's next: Replacement hopefuls face July 15 and July 20 deadlines as Democrats try to salvage a must-win race against Susan Collins.
Maine Democrat Platner suspends Senate bid after assault allegation
Why it matters: Democrats need Maine to help flip 4 Republican-held seats and retake the Senate in November.
Maine Democrats set July deadlines to replace Platner in Senate race
What's next: hopefuls must file by July 15 and submit 500 signatures from at least eight counties by July 20.
Maine Senate Democrat Graham Platner suspended campaign after assault claim
Why it matters: Democrats view Maine as a must-win seat in their bid to flip four Republican-held Senate seats in November.
Platner formally exits Maine Senate race, triggering July 27 scramble
What's next: Maine Democrats must pick a replacement by July 27 in a race central to efforts to unseat Susan Collins.
Troy Jackson moves to replace Graham Platner in Maine Senate race
What's new: As assault allegations batter Platner's campaign, Maine Democrats and allied progressives are rallying behind Jackson as a possible replacement.
The New York Times, NPR +2
Maine Democrats set July deadlines as Senate replacement race opens
What's next: candidates must file by July 15 and submit 500 signatures from at least eight counties by July 20.
Maine Democrats scramble to replace Platner in key Senate race
What's next: Democrats must pick a new nominee by July 27 to challenge Republican Sen. Susan Collins in a pivotal midterm contest.
PBS NewsHour, Politico
Maine Democrat Graham Platner suspends Senate bid after allegation
Why it matters: Democrats see Maine as a must-win seat in their push to flip four Republican-held seats and retake the Senate.
Maine Democrats set July deadlines to replace Platner in Senate race
What's next: hopefuls must file by July 15 and submit 500 signatures from at least eight counties by July 20.
Maine Democrats race to replace Senate nominee after Platner exits
What's next: Party leaders have until July 27 to settle on a new challenger to Sen. Susan Collins.
The Hill, Fox News
Senators question $397 million shift to White House security
What's new: The money came from a $1.2 billion Secret Service allocation, and lawmakers want to know whether any of it will help build the new ballroom.
The New York Times, The Straits Times +1
Senate blocks 48-47 bid to curb Trump’s Iran war powers
What’s next: Senators in both parties are still demanding details of Trump’s Iran ceasefire framework before another war-powers vote.
The New York Times, The Straits Times +1
New allegations hit Maine Senate nominee Graham Platner
What's new: A woman posted claims about a 2021 relationship, adding to scrutiny days after Platner won the Democratic nomination.
Platner wins Maine Senate primary, setting up Collins challenge
Why it matters: Democrats now head into a key Senate race with a nominee trying to contain fallout from personal scandals.
PBS NewsHour, The Hill +2
Schumer, Gillibrand back Platner after Maine primary win
What's next: Platner now faces Sen. Susan Collins in a race Democrats see as central to winning a Senate majority.
Republicans warn Maine Senate race could tip control of chamber
Why it matters: Maine is the only GOP-held Senate seat in a state Kamala Harris carried in 2024, making Susan Collins a top Democratic target.
The New York Times, Fox News
Platner wins Maine Democratic Senate primary, setting up Collins race
Why it matters: The contest could help decide control of the Senate, and Platner advances despite weeks of damaging personal controversies.
ABC News, Fox News
Maine Democrats split on Platner as scandals hit Senate race
What's next: Tuesday's Democratic primary will test whether the allegations weaken the party's bid to unseat Susan Collins.
Bloomberg, The New York Times +3
Susan Collins wins Maine GOP Senate nod in race key to majority
Why it matters: The six-term incumbent now heads toward a general election that could help decide control of the Senate.
Bloomberg, The Hill +1
Warner leaves Platner allegations to Maine voters in key Senate race
Why it matters: Democrats see Susan Collins' seat as pivotal to Senate control, and the claims add pressure on a top pickup target.
The New York Times, Fox News +2
Whitehouse PAC gave $10,000 to Platner as abuse claims grew
What's new: The Rhode Island senator dismissed the latest report as “a lot of nothing” even after multiple allegations surfaced.
The New York Times, The Hill +2
Maine Senate candidate Platner loses backing as abuse claims mount
What's new: Rep. Madeleine Dean said Platner was no longer fit for office as voters head into Tuesday's Democratic primary.
The Hill, Fox News
Maine Democrat Platner stays in Senate race despite abuse claims
Why it matters: Democrats see Maine as a key pickup against Susan Collins as primary voting is already underway.
The New York Times, NPR +1
Schumer backs Platner in Maine race despite explicit-text furor
Why it matters: Democrats are defending a vulnerable Senate bid in Maine as control of the chamber is at stake in November.
The New York Times, Bloomberg +3
Platner’s wife calls reports on explicit texts ‘shameful’
Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner’s wife denounced reports on his past explicit text messages as the Democrat faces fresh scrutiny.
The New York Times, PBS NewsHour +1