Troy Jackson, a progressive candidate in Maine’s Democratic Senate race, is drawing closer to securing the party’s nomination to face incumbent Republican Senator Susan Collins. According to reporting from Fox News, Jackson’s delegates win over 90% of available slots in a Saturday delegate contest, positioning him as the leading choice within the Maine Democratic Party. Other sources referenced in the coverage indicate the race has narrowed as key rivals exit. Fox News also reports that two top competitors—Shenna Bellows and Nirav Shah—drop out of the nomination race after previously holding positions in the contest to replace Graham Platner. Their withdrawals shift remaining support and delegates toward Jackson. With the field reduced and delegate support consolidated, Jackson is presented as the Democratic nominee-in-waiting. The reporting reflects internal party developments in Maine ahead of the general election, where Collins is the expected opponent. The focus remains on whether the delegate count and remaining procedural steps allow Jackson to formalize the nomination.