Maine Democrats have selected Troy Jackson, the current Maine State Senate President, as their new nominee for the U.S. Senate race, succeeding Graham Platner who withdrew following sexual assault allegations he denied. Jackson was chosen almost unanimously at the party’s convention as Democrats aim to unseat longtime Republican incumbent Susan Collins. The compressed general election campaign adds urgency to Jackson’s efforts to galvanize support. Prediction markets reflect a slight increase in Democratic victory probability, with Jackson’s nomination market standing at 100% YES.
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