DEMS SCRAMBLE TO REPLACE PLATNER IN MAINE SENATE RACE
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Troy Jackson logged timber AND led the Maine Senate!
Jackson, a lifelong logger from Aroostook County, ME, rose to become Maine Senate President — one of few state legislative leaders with a hands-on natural resources background, giving him a ground-level view on rural and environmental policy.
Nirav Shah led Maine's CDC before joining the US CDC
Shah served as Maine CDC Director for over a decade before becoming Principal Deputy Director of the US CDC — a rare rise from state to national public health leadership. Learn more at Wikipedia
Party conventions can replace Senate candidates who drop out
When a candidate withdraws, state parties can hold a nominating convention — delegates vote to pick a replacement. Maine Democrats face a July 27 deadline. Learn more at Wikipedia