Former Vice President Kamala Harris endorsed Troy Jackson, the Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate in Maine, just days after he was nominated to replace Graham Platner, who withdrew amid sexual assault allegations. Jackson will face Republican Sen. Susan Collins in a race crucial for Senate control. Harris, who experienced a similar last-minute nomination for the presidency in 2024, urged Democrats to support Jackson, highlighting the short time until Election Day. Jackson, a former Maine Senate president, initially ran for governor but became the preferred candidate after Platner’s exit. His campaign is working to overcome a fundraising gap against Collins, who has raised over $16 million. Republicans mocked Harris’ endorsement, noting neither she nor Jackson won a primary before becoming nominees.
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Kamala Harris endorses Democrat Troy Jackson, in Maine’s US Senate race after last-minute nomination
