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In Maine Senate Race, Spiking Heating Oil Costs Put Susan Collins on Defensive
Half of homes in Maine rely on heating oil. Rising costs driven up by President Trump’s war with Iran have become central to the state’s Senate race.
organization Updated Oct 14, 2026
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5 Takeaways From a Heated and Personal Maine Senate Debate
Senator Susan Collins, a Republican, and her Democratic challenger, Troy Jackson, disagreed over the war in Iran and President Trump in the third of four debates in a key race.
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CBS News poll finds voters split on state v. national focus in Maine Senate race
Troy Jackson is boosted by those looking for change, while Collins peels off some Trump disapprovers.
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Platner announced as speaker for activist-led event in Maine
Former Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner, who dropped out of the race last month amid sexual assault allegations , was announced as a speaker for a Labor Day event in Ellsworth, Maine, next month. The event was organized by the groups Hancock County Activists and Acadia Action Peacemakers, according to information.
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In a competitive Maine Senate race, women voters could be the deciders
The race between Susan Collins and Troy Jackson is one of this year's most high-profile Senate contests. To win, both candidates will need support from an especially powerful voting bloc: Maine women. (Image credit: Scott Eisen).
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Dems stand by Maine nominee hit with report he fathered children with his second cousin
Democratic senators are still backing Maine Senate nominee Troy Jackson, who replaced former candidate Graham Platner on the ballot, after the latest allegations threaten to yet again shake up the race for U.S. Senate in the Pine Tree State. Platner , following a series of scandals culminating in sexual misconduct clai.
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Bernie Sanders on if he regrets Platner endorsement: ‘Easier to be a Monday morning quarterback’
In an exclusive interview with Meet the Press, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) shares his thoughts on the Maine Senate race after Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) criticized Sanders for having “no regrets” over endorsing Graham Platner.
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Troy Jackson secures Democratic nomination for Maine Senate seat after chaotic primary race
Progressive former state senate president gains nomination after Graham Platner dropped out over sexual assault allegations In a race defined by scandal, withdrawals and a frantic hunt for a replacement candidate, Maine Democrats hit reset on their chaotic Senate primary on Saturday as Troy Jackson officially secured t.
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Democrats poised to nominate Troy Jackson in must-win Maine Senate race
BANGOR, Maine — Former state Senate President Troy Jackson is on the cusp of becoming Democrats’ Senate nominee in Maine, starting a 101-day sprint to Election Day in a nationally watched, must-win race for his party.
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In Maine Senate Race, Democrats Go From Chaos to Coronation
Troy Jackson’s emergence as the clear front-runner to replace Graham Platner spares the party some challenges but points to some new ones.
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5 Things to Know About the Maine Senate Candidate Troy Jackson
Mr. Jackson, who has emerged as the clear front-runner to replace Graham Platner, is a Republican turned Democrat who is seen as close to Mr. Platner on policy.
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Platner-ally Troy Jackson closing in on Democratic Senate nod in key race to face Collins
Former Maine Senate President Troy Jackson appears to be sprinting far ahead of his rivals in the abbreviated race to replace now ex-candidate Graham Platner as the Democratic Senate nominee in the high-stakes showdown to face off with longtime Republican Sen. Susan Collins. Delegates aligned with Jackson won the vast.
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Ro Khanna says he regrets his endorsement of Graham Platner: ‘I got that call wrong’
Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) joins Meet the Press for an exclusive interview after Graham Platner (D) exits the Maine Senate race amid a sexual assault allegation.
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Graham Platner officially withdraws from the Maine Senate race
Democrats have already set off a mad dash to find a new candidate, with a July 27 deadline to submit a replacement nominee to face Republican Sen. Susan Collins in the November election.
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Graham Platner formally drops out of Maine Senate race
Graham Platner had until 5 p.m. on Monday to formally suspend his campaign or he would remain on the ballot in November.
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Does a Sex Assault Claim Kill a Political Career? It Depends.
The swift exit of Graham Platner from the Maine Senate race followed Eric Swalwell’s similar exit from the California governor’s race, but Republicans have taken a different tack.
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Morning news brief
Trump says ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran is over, pressure mounts for Graham Platner to drop out of Maine Senate race, IOC opens door for Russian athletes to compete in 2028 Games.
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