Maine Democrats moved to replace scandal-plagued nominee Graham Platner, and former state Senate president Troy Jackson is now the apparent Democratic pick to challenge incumbent Republican Sen. Susan Collins; Jackson is campaigning on progressive policies such as Medicare-for-all and abolishing ICE, and the race is rated a toss-up. As voters weigh the choices, Christians should pursue truth and wisdom, treat neighbors with dignity, and seek justice, mercy, and peace in civic life.