Democratic senators are standing by Maine Senate nominee Troy Jackson, who replaced former candidate Graham Platner on the ballot, after a report alleged that Jackson fathered two children with his second cousin.
Background
Platner dropped out of the race earlier this summer amid scandals, including sexual misconduct claims. Jackson received 94% of the 601 delegate votes to replace Platner.
The recent report about Jackson’s personal life has not deterred Democratic lawmakers, who stress the importance of winning swing state races to regain a majority in the Senate. Many senators credit their support for Jackson as part of a broader effort to target Republicans and their agendas.
When asked about the allegations, several Democratic senators, including Sen. Angela Alsobrooks and Sen. Chris Van Hollen, claimed they were unaware of the report or focused on the need to elect Democrats to take back the majority in Congress.
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