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A progressive lumberjack has fewer than 100 days to turn Maine’s Senate seat blue. Can he do it?

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Troy Jackson gained the Democratic nomination, but now he needs to consolidate support to take on Susan CollinsTroy Jackson is ready to move on. In fewer than 100 days, the new Democratic nominee has to convince Maine voters to send him to the US Senate – and he’s trying to do it without dwelling on Graham Platner, who dropped out of the race after accusations of rape, which he denies.

Troy Jackson gained the Democratic nomination, but now he needs to consolidate support to take on Susan Collins

Troy Jackson is ready to move on.

In fewer than 100 days, the new Democratic nominee has to convince Maine voters to send him to the US Senate – and he’s trying to do it without dwelling on Graham Platner, who dropped out of the race after accusations of rape, which he denies.

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