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Maine Dems Race to Replace Bellows | Portland Maine News
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- Jul 19, 2026
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Summary
Shenna Bellows has dropped out of the Maine Senate race, clearing the way for a frantic, behind-the-scenes scramble as the Democratic party races to unify behind a new nominee—just weeks before the general election. With frontrunner Graham Platner’s exit following a serious but denied allegation, the spotlight now turns to Troy Jackson, a seasoned political veteran gaining momentum. County committees are meeting to pick delegates who will choose the final candidate at a state convention next weekend. Bellows’ exit was framed as a strategic move to avoid division and accelerate the effort to unseat Susan Collins. The clock is ticking—this convention could make or break the party’s chances in November. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/ffc21d681e1b396b