Maine Democrats Hold Senate Nominating Convention

BANGOR, MAINE - JULY 25: Troy Jackson holds a pulaski axe given to him during a gathering after being selected by the Maine Democratic Party to be their choice as the U.S. Senate nominee to replace Graham Platner on the ballot in November on July 25, 2026, in Bangor, Maine. Troy Jackson will face off against Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) in the general election. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)