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Maine Democrats face a pivotal moment as they prepare for a high-stakes debate Thursday night to replace Senator Graham Platner, who dropped out amid serious allegations. Four candidates — Shenna Bellows, Troy Jackson, Nirav Shah, and Jordan Wood — are vying for the spot, selected based on their June primary performance. The debate, hosted by News Center Maine in Portland, comes at a critical time as Republican Senator Susan Collins, Maine’s lone GOP senator in a now-blue state, prepares for a potentially vulnerable re-election. With the final decision resting on July 25th at a nominating convention, the debate is shaping up to be a defining moment for Maine’s Democratic Party — and Troy Jackson is pushing for inclusivity, arguing that the rules shouldn’t exclude candidates based on arbitrary thresholds. Tune in live on WCSH 6 and WLBZ 2 — this could reshape the state’s Senate race.

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