Platner-Endorsed Democrats’ Chances of Winning Maine Governor Race—Poll
Summary
Graham Platner, a Democratic Senate candidate in Maine, has endorsed Troy Jackson as his top choice in the state's Democratic race for governor. Polls show a close contest between Jackson and Nirav Shah ahead of the June 9 primary, with several candidates competing for the open governor’s seat after Janet Mills decided not to run.Key Facts
- Graham Platner is running for U.S. Senate in Maine and has endorsed Troy Jackson in the Democratic governor’s primary.
- Troy Jackson is a former Maine Senate President and has Bernie Sanders’ endorsement.
- Nirav Shah, former director of the Maine CDC, is leading in recent polling for governor.
- Other Democratic candidates include Shenna Bellows, Hannah Pingree, and Angus King III.
- Several Republicans, including Jonathan Bush and Garrett Mason, are also running for governor.
- Maine uses ranked-choice voting, where voters rank candidates, and the lowest candidates are eliminated until one has a majority.
- Jackson and Platner share similar views on labor and organized labor support.
- Polls show the governor’s race is competitive and unpredictable ahead of the primary.
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