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15. BDN: "Troy Jackson files paperwork to explore replacing Graham Platner "

Tue Jul 7, 2026, 02:16 PM

Jul 7

reporter Michael Shepherd
https://www.bangordailynews.com/2026/07/07/politics/elections/troy-jackson-exploring-graham-platner-replacement/

AUGUSTA, Maine — Former Maine Senate President Troy Jackson filed with the Federal Election Commission on Tuesday to form a U.S. Senate exploratory committee, becoming the first Democrat to formally campaign for the spot Graham Platner appears likely to vacate.

The filing comes as a “Draft Troy” effort gained momentum among Jackson allies Tuesday morning, and as Platner faces near-total abandonment by Democrats following a rape allegation from a former partner first reported by Politico. Jackson told the Bangor Daily News on Monday night that he is interested in the seat.

The Troy Jackson Senate Exploratory Committee registered with the FEC as a “testing the waters” committee, according to the filing. That designation allows Jackson to begin raising money to gauge support for a run without formally declaring his candidacy.

The committee lists Peter Sarasohn of Victory First Consulting as treasurer, with a Wells Fargo account based in Washington, D.C. Jackson lost last month’s Democratic primary for governor to Hannah Pingree.

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ME-SEN: Troy Jackson interested in Senate run if Platner drops out. [View all] RandySF Jul 7 OP

What if . . . AverageOldGuy Jul 7 #1

Then we can forget the Senate. RandySF Jul 7 #2

Then he can run for king's seat dsc Jul 7 #3

Do you doubt that he did? WhiskeyGrinder Jul 7 #13

Rape victims lie at a very low rate EdmondDantes_ Jul 7 #17

So, two women have lied? obamanut2012 Jul 7 #18

Heather Cox Richardson Sienna86 Jul 7 #4

Is she interested Karma13612 Jul 7 #8

That would be fantastic! DET Jul 7 #16

great eShirl Jul 7 #5

He seems quite Karma13612 Jul 7 #7

i just hope the democrats get a candidate that can send susan collins and her concerned face dawn5651 Jul 7 #6

It looked like all serious Dems in ME ran for Governor LSparkle Jul 7 #9

Jordan Wood dropped out of the primary early to run in Jared Golden's place for US House of Representatives nomination. eShirl Jul 7 #10

Could Stephen King be interested & would he make a good candidate? nt duhneece Jul 7 #11

would be too confusing to have two people answering to "Senator King from Maine" eShirl Jul 7 #12

I hope not, not after what he posted about rape victims last night on X obamanut2012 Jul 7 #19

He is the exact same age as Governor Mills pinkstarburst Jul 7 #22

That would be the smart choice. Let's see if Dems in control of this can do it. Nanjeanne Jul 7 #14

BDN: "Troy Jackson files paperwork to explore replacing Graham Platner " eShirl Jul 7 #15

Reports are coming out how it's an open secret he has issues with women obamanut2012 Jul 7 #20

maybe they didn't speak loud enough when he was running for governor eShirl Jul 7 #21