Kamala Harris endorses Democrat Troy Jackson, in Maine’s US Senate race after last-minute nomination
Also reported by The Hill
Summary
Vice President Kamala Harris endorsed Troy Jackson, the new Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate in Maine. Jackson was chosen after the original nominee withdrew, and Harris highlighted the challenge of entering a race with little time before the election.Key Facts
- Troy Jackson became the Democratic nominee for the Maine U.S. Senate race after a last-minute party convention.
- The original nominee, Graham Platner, withdrew following sexual assault accusations, which he denied.
- Jackson will face Republican Senator Susan Collins in the general election.
- Kamala Harris endorsed Jackson two days after his nomination, sharing her experience of running with little preparation time.
- Jackson has 101 days from his nomination to the election day to campaign.
- Jackson is a fifth-generation logger and former Maine Senate president.
- He previously ran for governor but lost in the primary before becoming the Senate candidate.
- Jackson’s campaign has raised $2 million since nomination; Collins has raised over $16 million.
