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Maine Senate Shake-Up: Four Democrats—Nirav Shah, Shenna Bellows, Dan Kleban and Jordan Wood—quit the race to replace Graham Platner, endorsing Troy Jackson, who surged to near-lock status after winning hundreds of delegates ahead of next Saturday’s Bangor nominating convention. ICE Accountability in Maine: After fatal ICE shootings in Texas and Biddeford, Sen. Angus King and dozens of senators demanded DHS reform, including body cameras and better officer identification; DHS also faces scrutiny over secrecy about agents involved in killings. FBI/ICE Oversight Shift: Reports say the FBI will stop investigating alleged assaults on immigration agents, pushing those cases to Homeland Security Investigations—raising concerns about self-policing. School Walkout Fallout: A dispute over an anti-ICE student walkout in Arizona spotlights how parents say a district failed to notify them and coordinated with students. Crash Update: Two men were seriously injured in a three-vehicle rollover in Limington, with Maine State Police investigating.

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Jul. 9, 2026

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Report from Maine: Why Troy Jackson Prevailed in Race to Replace Graham Platner on Senate Ballot

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The Indypendent - New York

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2 hours ago

Maine Democrats Quickly Rally Around Troy Jackson for Senate

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New York Magazine

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Maine Democrats withdraw and endorse Troy Jackson to replace Platner in key Senate race

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Just the News

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Year Founded	2020
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Publication Location	United States, District of Columbia, Washington D.C.
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3 hours ago

Maine Dems rally around Troy Jackson to replace Graham Platner

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Maine Democratic Senate race narrows as candidates rally behind Troy Jackson

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7 hours ago

The RNC Just Trolled Maine Democrats for Their Disastrous Senate Race

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Townhall

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University of Maine joins NSF Seafood Engine initiative to advance New England fisheries and aquaculture

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University of Maine

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Year Founded	1865
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Publication Location	United States, Maine, Orono
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Nirav Shah exits Maine Senate race

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New India Abroad

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Year Founded	2019
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Domain Registration Year	2021
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Publication Location	United States, Maryland, Bethesda
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