# Maine Democrats back Troy Jackson to replace Graham Platner in key Senate race

Maine Democratic Party leaders are uniting behind Troy Jackson to replace Graham Platner in a closely watched state Senate race. Jackson, a former state Senate president, is seen as a strong candidate to retain the seat for Democrats. The outcome could affect the balance of power in the Maine Senate.

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## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2026/jul/20/maine-democrats-troy-jackson-senate-graham-platner-donald-trump-immigration-world-cup-us-politics-latest-news-updates) — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:36:41 GMT
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/20/troy-jackson-maine-senate-race-graham-platner) — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:40:44 GMT
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/25/democrats-troy-jackson-susan-collins-maine) — Sat, 25 Jul 2026 12:00:43 GMT
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/25/troy-jackson-secures-democratic-nomination-maine-senate-seat) — Sat, 25 Jul 2026 15:44:09 GMT