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Maine’s Secretary of State clears Troy Jackson to stay on the ballot, dismissing a Republican lawmaker’s attempt to block him under the “Sore Loser Law.” The law, meant to prevent candidates from running for multiple offices after losing one, doesn’t apply here — it’s a narrow exception for party picks stepping in when a primary winner drops out. Bellows notes this exact scenario happened just two years ago with a GOP committee, setting a precedent. Unless challenged in court, Jackson’s spot is secure, showcasing how election rules can get tangled in last-minute party maneuvers.

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