Democrats poised to nominate Troy Jackson in must-win Maine Senate race

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. Susan Collins, the only Republican representing a state President Donald Trump lost in 2024, is seeking a sixth term. Democrats are looking to net four seats and take control of the Senate this fall. If Democrats do not defeat Collins, they'll have to pick up another seat in a state Trump carried by double digits. Asked to respond to Jackson's attacks, the Collins campaign compared him to Platner. 'Troy Jackson is showing us the low-energy version of the Graham Platner campaign,' Collins spokeswoman Blake Kernen told NBC News. 'He lies about the facts and makes empty promises without plans. That is why he came in third in the Democratic primary for governor a month ago.' Exit polls show that Collins overperformed with independents, moderates and women. Collins calling him a "Bernie bro." Exit polls show that Collins overperformed with independents, moderates and women. calling him a \"Bernie bro.\"