# Jackson Surges as Senate Nominee Favorite | Portland Maine News

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Podcast: [Portland Maine News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/portland-maine-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7600695)
Published: 2026-07-20T00:01:05+00:00
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Troy Jackson is surging as the top choice for Maine’s Democratic Senate nomination, with overwhelming delegate support from Oxford County and a growing trend across the state ahead of the July 25th convention in Bangor. As rivals Nirav Shah and Shenna Bellows drop out, Jackson’s momentum builds — even amid a glitch that left one candidate, Jacob Eveleth Jr., off the ballot, sparking concerns about the voting system. Organizers pushed to keep the process accessible with online tools and tech support, ensuring broad participation. With 601 delegates set to decide who challenges Senator Susan Collins, Jackson looks poised to lead the party’s ticket — and the race is heating up fast. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/221b3e0fdbae1b09

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