Politics Aug 08 How Troy Jackson went from Maine logger to Democratic nominee for Senate against Susan Collins By Kimberlee Kruesi, Associated Press
Nation Aug 06 Watch 6:16 Group pushes for ban on using campaign funds for legal fees in misconduct cases After Graham Platner ended his Senate campaign, activists launched an effort to claw back donations so the money wouldn’t be used on legal fees related to Platner’s alleged misconduct. The group behind the effort, Reckoning Action, is working with lawmakers… By Liz Landers, Ali Schmitz
Politics Jul 20 Troy Jackson emerges as likely Senate pick for Maine Democrats Former Maine lawmaker and logger Troy Jackson is set to become the state's Democratic Senate nominee after Graham Platner's exit. By Kimberlee Kruesi, Associated Press
Politics Jul 10 Graham Platner submits notice to formally withdraw from Maine Senate race Maine is considered a key state for control of the narrowly divided Senate, and Democrats were desperate for a candidate capable of defeating Republican Sen. Susan Collins. By Meg Kinnard, Patrick Whittle, Associated Press
Politics Jul 09 Watch 5:33 Democrats search for Maine Senate candidate after allegations force Platner out Maine Democrats are scrambling to pick a new Senate candidate as the scandal-plagued winner of last month’s primary says he's withdrawing from the race. Graham Platner announced his decision to step away following new allegations of sexual assault. The Democrats… By Geoff Bennett, Kyle Midura, Leila Jackson
Jul 09 Who will replace Graham Platner on the ballot? 7 Democrats to watch By Patrick Whittle, Kimberlee Kruesi, Associated Press Whoever is selected will have less than four months before facing longtime Republican Sen. Susan Collins in the general election. Continue reading
Jul 09 What happens next in Maine and the battle for Senate control By Lisa Desjardins After a twisty-turny month in Maine politics, the uncertain fate of the Senate race — and perhaps the Senate itself — may be written in the weeks to come. Continue reading
Jul 09 Patrick Dempsey says he's not running for Senate in Maine as Democrats weigh a replacement By Kimberlee Kruesi, Associated Press The “Grey’s Anatomy” star quashed speculation that he was among those being considered to replace embattled Democratic nominee Graham Platner. Continue reading
Jul 08 Graham Platner says he'll withdraw from Senate race in Maine By Kimberlee Kruesi, Meg Kinnard, Associated Press Platner stressed that his decision was not an admission of guilt. Continue reading
Jul 08 Succession fight is underway as calls mount for Graham Platner to drop out of Senate race By Kimberlee Kruesi, Patrick Whittle, Jesse Bedayn, Associated Press The allegation reported Monday prompted a chorus of calls for Platner to depart the high-stakes race against Republican Sen. Susan Collins, which could decide party control of the Senate. Continue reading