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Democrats in Maine gather to replace Graham Platner in the race against Susan Collins

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Democrats in Maine gather to replace Graham Platner in the race against Susan Collins. Democrats are gathering in Bangor, Maine, on Saturday to formally nominate a new candidate for U.S. Senate. It's a Senate matchup with far-reaching political implications. Democrats need to net a total of four seats to win back control of the chamber. Jackson, a fifth-generation logger from northern Maine, is running on an economic populist message that mirrors much of what Platner emphasized. Collins holds a massive fundraising edge, reporting $11 million in cash on hand. Jackson's campaign argues that it has momentum, reporting a fundraising haul of more than $1 million since he announced his run. one of their best opportunities