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Old Fort Kent Incident Resurfaces as Troy Jackson Runs for Senate

A 1988 Fort Kent police report obtained by the Bangor Daily News details a night when 19-year-old Troy Jackson kicked in a door, punched a man, and allegedly pushed his partner, Lana Pelletier; Jackson acknowledged the assault and paid a $50 fine, while Pelletier later disputed the police account in statements released by his campaign; Jackson has no criminal record per a background check, and the episode is resurfacing as he campaigns for the U.S. Senate amid scrutiny in a race that could determine control of the chamber.

via Bangor Daily News|

#1988-assault #fort-kent #lana-pelletier

politics5 days ago•8 min saved

Dems back Maine Senate nominee amid cousin-linked paternity claim

Democrats in Maine back Senate nominee Troy Jackson after a report alleging he fathered two children with his second cousin; Platner had dropped out amid scandals. Lawmakers stressed the need to win the Senate seat to regain a majority, while most declined to comment on the report.

via Fox News|

#democrats #graham-platner #maine

politics12 days ago•22 min saved

Rural appeal meets town divide in Maine’s Senate race

In Allagash, Maine, the Democratic Senate candidate Troy Jackson touts his rural appeal, but the tiny town is divided over whether he represents their interests as he runs against Susan Collins, underscoring the broader rural-versus-urban dynamic in the race.

via The Washington Post|

#allagash #maine #politics

politics12 days ago•92 min saved

Maine Senate hopeful faces questions over second-cousin connection

Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Troy Jackson is under scrutiny after reports that he and his longtime partner Lana Pelletier are second cousins and have two adult sons. The claims, initially published by independent journalist Steve Robinson and picked up by Fox News and others, rely on genealogical records but do not violate Maine law, which allows second-cousin marriages. Jackson’s campaign says the reports are a distraction, while Republicans have seized on them as election material ahead of the November race against Sen. Susan Collins.

via KOMO|

#campaign-scrutiny #maine-senate #politics

politics14 days ago•6 min saved

Maine Dems' Senate Pick Faces Scrutiny Over Cousin Connection

Democrats in Maine tapped Troy Jackson to replace Graham Platner in the U.S. Senate race after Platner withdrew amid allegations; a Maine Wire report alleges Jackson has two children with his second cousin, with whom he shares great-grandparents, a claim that sparked social-media backlash as Jackson heads toward a November contest against incumbent Sen. Susan Collins.

via Fox News|

#graham-platner #maine-senate-race #politics

local14 days ago•28 min saved

Maine SOS sidesteps ruling on Troy Jackson’s ballot eligibility

The Maine Secretary of State’s Office says it will not weigh in on whether Troy Jackson is eligible under the sore-loser law, leaving the issue to the parties; Jackson remains on the ballot for now, with opponents arguing the law could bar him after losing the gubernatorial primary, pending possible court action.

via WGME|

#ballot-eligibility #local #maine

politics14 days ago•22 min saved

Maine Senate Candidate Troy Jackson Fathered Two Kids With Second Cousin, Report Finds

Maine Democratic Senate hopeful Troy Jackson is in a long‑term relationship with Lana Pelletier, his second cousin, with whom he has two adult sons and shares the same great‑grandparents; they have reportedly never married. Maine law allows second‑cousin marriages with genetic counseling, and such unions are not unheard of in rural northern areas. Jackson was formally nominated to challenge incumbent Sen. Susan Collins in the 2026 midterms.

via New York Post|

#democrats #maine #politics

politics16 days ago•8 min saved

Jackson Secures Maine Senate Nomination in Open-Process Controversy

Maine Democrats tapped Troy Jackson as their U.S. Senate candidate after Graham Platner withdrew amid sexual assault allegations, choosing him via a 601-delegate convention that awarded Jackson roughly 94% of the votes, effectively bypassing a statewide primary; critics say the process sidelined voters, while Jackson has pledged to unite the party and run to defeat Susan Collins, with Kamala Harris later endorsing him.

via Fox News|

#delegates #graham-platner #maine

politics17 days ago•7 min saved

Maine's Populist Pick Faces National Scrutiny in Collins Run

Maine Democrats nominated Troy Jackson, a long-time logger and former Senate president, to take on Republican Sen. Susan Collins, after a chaotic nominating process sparked by Graham Platner’s scandal. The piece traces Jackson’s path from border protests and labor activism to a populist, working-class champion in Maine politics, his clashes with lobbyists and lawmakers, his shift from Republican to Democrat with ties to Bernie Sanders, and the national scrutiny he now faces as he campaigns with 99 days to go.

via Maine Public|

#democrats #labor-movement #maine-politics

politics18 days ago•15 min saved

GOP targets Maine Senate bid with Platner tie and insider framing

Republicans plan a focused 100-day push against Maine Senate candidate Troy Jackson, tying him to Graham Platner and painting him as an insider and radical. The NRSC and a Senate GOP super PAC will launch a six-figure ad blitz that casts Jackson as the less-populist option compared to his opponent’s past campaigns, while highlighting his connection to Platner and his failed runs for higher office. The messaging aims to undermine Jackson’s populist appeal and strengthen Sen. Susan Collins’ reelection bid by emphasizing establishment baggage and past controversies surrounding Platner.

via Politico|

#elections #graham-platner #maine

politics19 days ago•7 min saved

GOP bets 100 days to derail Maine Senate hopeful Troy Jackson

With 100 days until the election, Republicans plan a coordinated push to derail Troy Jackson’s Senate bid by tying him to former rival Graham Platner and portraying him as an insider with a radical, populist agenda. The NRSC and Senate Leadership Fund rolled out six-figure ads immediately after Jackson’s nomination, arguing he’s the Platner successor with baggage; Democrats aim to frame him as a populist outsider while he defends his Maine roots and attacks Senator Collins’s long tenure and corporate ties.

via Politico|

#maine #politics #republicans

politics19 days ago•9 min saved

Jackson Keeps Eyes on Collins as Maine Senate Bid Heats Up

Democrat Troy Jackson, Maine’s new U.S. Senate nominee, is centering his general‑election campaign on attacking Susan Collins and differentiating himself from rival Graham Platner, arguing Collins’s 30 years in Washington and alignment with Trump don’t reflect Maine. Jackson aims to win over independents and working Mainers with disciplined messaging, while facing a substantial fundraising gap against Collins, who holds a large cash advantage and awaits heavy GOP and allied spending in a high‑stakes 2026 race. The dynamic marks a shift from Platner’s broader anti‑establishment approach to a more focused, candidate‑centric race in a blue-leaning state.

via Politico|

#2026-elections #maine #politics

politics19 days ago•2 min saved

Jackson Wins Maine Democratic Nomination to Challenge Susan Collins

Troy Jackson, former Maine Senate president, won the Maine Democratic nominating convention to replace Graham Platner and will face incumbent Sen. Susan Collins in November. Platner withdrew amid a sexual-assault allegation he denies. Jackson secured 566 delegate votes to five for Saundra Pelletier, advancing to a general election race that could determine control of the Senate; polls show a close race, with Jackson at 49% to Collins' 46%. Jackson frames his candidacy as a populist working-class fight, pledging to defend Social Security and Medicare, protect abortion rights nationwide, back union organizing, and push back against Trump and ICE.

via USA Today|

#democratic-nomination #maine #politics

politics20 days ago•8 min saved

Maine Democrats nominate Troy Jackson to take on Collins after Platner scandal

Maine Democrats formally chose Troy Jackson as their Senate nominee to challenge Sen. Susan Collins, aiming to unify the party after Graham Platner’s scandal-plagued bid and refocus on a high-stakes race in a state crucial to the Senate majority.

via The Washington Post|

#democrats #graham-platner #maine

politics20 days ago•8 min saved

Maine Democrats set to nominate Troy Jackson to challenge Susan Collins

Democrats in Maine are poised to nominate Troy Jackson for the U.S. Senate after the primary winner dropped out amid a sexual assault allegation; Jackson is expected to win the nomination at the state convention and will face incumbent Susan Collins in a high-stakes race that could flip the seat, requiring massive fundraising, broad rural-urban appeal, and outside support from the DSCC, while Republicans frame him as too liberal for the state.

via NBC News|

#democrats #maine #politics