What you need to know is that Jackson ran for Maine governor earlier this year, but flamed out in the Democrat primary. After Graham Platner dropped out, Maine Dems are poised to nominate Troy Jackson. Or does Ashley Webb maybe have a chance now, as the Maine Democrat with the greatest national name recognition? It’s no wonder disgraced candidate Graham Platner ranked Jackson as his top choice to lead Maine. I don’t doubt the Republicans’ incredible ability to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory, but for now it does appear that Maine Democrats are stepping on more rakes than they can handle.