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Troy Jackson emerges as Maine Democratic Senate pick

13 outlets covered the same story. Here's how their headlines landed on the −5 (Far Left) to +5 (Far Right) spectrum — a 3.0-point gap between the most-left and most-right framing.

• -1.5
  The Guardian · Left

  Maine Democrats rally around Troy Jackson to replace Graham Platner in crucial Senate race – US politics live
• -1.5
  Vox · Left

  How the Michigan Senate primary became a battle for Democrats’ soul
• -1.0
  NY Times · Left

  In Maine Senate Race, Democrats Go From Chaos to Coronation
• -0.5
  NY Times · Center

  5 Things to Know About the Maine Senate Candidate Troy Jackson
• -0.5
  NPR · Center

  Maine Democrats close in on pick to replace Senate candidate Graham Platner
• -0.5
  Politico · Center

  Maine Democrat Shenna Bellows drops out of race to replace Graham Platner
• -0.5
  Axios · Center

  Troy Jackson poised to seize Maine baton after Platner's exit
• -0.5
  NBC News · Center

  Shenna Bellows drops out of Maine’s Senate race as Troy Jackson builds Democratic support
• -0.5
  NBC News · Center

  In Graham Platner’s home county and across Maine, Troy Jackson gains early edge in Senate fight
• -0.5
  Neutral News · Center

  Jackson Gains Ground in Maine's Democratic Senate Contest as Field Narrows
• +0.0
  Washington Examiner · Center

  Elizabeth Warren endorsement adds to Abdul el Sayed’s progressive bona fides
• +0.5
  NY Post · Center

  Ex-logger Troy Jackson set to succeed Graham Platner as Dem pick in Maine Senate race
• +1.5
  NY Post · Right

  Elizabeth Warren backs far-left Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed after Graham Platner fiasco

Scores are AI estimates of headline language, not factual ratings. Each headline is scored 0 (neutral) outward to Far Left / Far Right by Claude and Grok.