Troy Jackson files exploratory bid to replace Graham Platner

Troy Jackson, a Democrat and former Maine Senate President, filed paperwork with the Federal Election Commission to fundraise for a potential U.S. Senate bid. This exploratory move follows pressure for nominee Graham Platner to resign after a woman accused him of sexual assault. Jackson, who placed third in the recent gubernatorial primary, is viewed as the progressive alternative most acceptable to Platner's base, although Platner has not officially withdrawn from the race at this time.