Push notification sent by NBC News:

Back

Breaking news

Maine Democrats pick Troy Jackson as their Senate nominee after Graham Platner’s exit, setting up a 101-day race against GOP Sen. Susan Collins

Longtime Sen. Susan Collins is facing a new Democratic challenger. Troy Jackson is on the cusp of the nomination, setting up a 101-day sprint in a must-win race that could decide control of the Senate.

Jackson is expected to be selected as the party’s nominee at Saturday’s state party convention after all of his major opponents dropped out of the race.

Real time pushes:

BREAKING NEWS

NFL head coach suffers significant injuries in car wreck

REVEALED

Americans chase quintessential English dream for a bargain... but it's not as picture-perfect as it seems

Last night, Wolf Blitzer presented an award for news coverage on Trump’s relationship with Jeffrey Epstein — with Trump only a few feet away.

EXCLUSIVE

David Cameron and Alan Sugar among peers facing House of Lords axe under proposed new rules

Maine Dems pick Troy Jackson to replace Graham Platner and take on Susan Collins in high stakes Senate race

Breaking News

Democrats in Maine chose the progressive Troy Jackson to replace Graham Platner as their Senate nominee.

Europe Wildfire Updates

Fast-moving fires in Spain and France, including near Bordeaux, forced over 200,000 people to evacuate or shelter at home.

Breaking News

Maine Democrats vote to make Troy Jackson their new Senate nominee, replacing Graham Platner.

Breaking News

Democrats nominate Troy Jackson to replace Graham Platner in Maine Senate race

Troy Jackson replaces Graham Platner as Maine Senate Democratic nominee

This comes after a turbulent few weeks in Maine, following Platner's withdrawal from the race after an accusation of sexual assault he denies

The Saturday Essay

Special needs or just naughty? The impossible battle being fought in schools

SENATE RESET

Maine Democrats name Platner’s replacement as fresh scrutiny shadows new nominee

Breaking News

Former state lawmaker and logger Troy Jackson has secured the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in Maine, replacing Graham Platner.

Breaking News

Maine Democrats officially select Troy Jackson to replace Graham Platner in race against GOP Sen. Susan Collins

Breaking news

Maine Democrats pick Troy Jackson as their Senate nominee after Graham Platner’s exit, setting up a 101-day race against GOP Sen. Susan Collins