Maine Democrats' Chaotic Primary Ends with Troy Jackson's Nomination The Maine Democratic party's convention on Saturday brought an end to a chaotic primary season, setting up a highly anticipated general election showdown between Troy Jackson and incumbent Senator Susan Collins.
The drama that unfolded was a stark reminder of the challenges facing progressive candidates in the era of ranked choice voting and the consequences of scandals that can derail even seemingly promising campaigns.
Troy Jackson's victory came after a series of events that would have been unthinkable just a few weeks ago.