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Democrats’ Top Senate Candidate in Maine Won’t Support Schumer for Leader

Democrats’ Top Senate Candidate in Maine Won’t Support Schumer for Leader
New York Times Tuesday 21 July 2026, 14:48 UTC By Reid J. Epstein 1 min read
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Troy Jackson, a former president of the Maine Senate, has little time or money to build a campaign after Graham Platner’s unexpected exit from the Senate race.

Troy Jackson, a former president of the Maine Senate, has little time or money to build a campaign after Graham Platner’s unexpected exit from the Senate race.
Democrats (ORG) Maine (LOCATION) Schumer (PERSON) Troy Jackson (PERSON) the Maine Senate (ORG) Graham Platner (PERSON) Senate (ORG)
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