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Cynthia Silva Sat, 25 Jul 2026 20:13:43 +0000 State Legislatures Elections, State Legislature Midterm Elections (2026) United States Politics and Government Politics and Government Appointments and Executive Changes Elections, Senate Law and Legislation Liberalism (US Politics) Collins, Susan M Jackson, Troy D (1968- ) Platner, Graham Maine United States Democratic Party Senate https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/25/us/politics/troy-jackson-maine-senate-democrats-platner.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/25/us/politics/troy-jackson-maine-senate-democrats-platner.html Mr. Jackson, a progressive former State Senate president, clinched the nomination at a hastily arranged state party convention. Reid J. 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