Nirav Shah and Troy Jackson solidify status as top contenders in Maine as others Senate candidates flounder

Published Jul 17, 2026 • 1:13 PM

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Troy Jackson solidified their status as the top two contenders in the Senate race for Maine during their first debate since former Democratic nominee Graham Platner dropped out of…
Both frontrunners took the opportunity on the debate stage Thursday night […]

Former public health official Nirav Shah and former Maine state Sen. Troy Jackson solidified their status as the top two contenders in the Senate race for Maine during their first debate since former Democratic nominee Graham Platner dropped out of the race last week. Both frontrunners took the opportunity on the debate stage Thursday night […]

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Monday, Jul 20
- Troy Jackson poised to seize Maine baton after Platner's exitAxios
Friday, Jul 17
- Nirav Shah and Troy Jackson solidify status as top contenders in Maine as others Senate candidates flounderYou are here
Tuesday, Jul 14
- Maine Democrats vying to replace Graham Platner lash out after fatal ICE shootingWashington Examiner
Saturday, Jul 11
- Maine Dems Will Pick Platner Replacement At Rushed Convention This MonthZeroHedge
- The rat race to replace Platner: How the candidates have campaigned so farWashington Examiner

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