A liberal lumberjack may soon be Maine's Democrat Senate nominee. Who's Troy Jackson?
Summary
Troy Jackson, a longtime Maine politician and logger, is likely to become the Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate seat held by Republican Susan Collins. After another candidate dropped out amid scandal, Jackson is expected to be formally chosen by Maine Democrats this weekend, setting the stage for a close Senate race.Key Facts
- Troy Jackson comes from a rural logging family in northern Maine.
- He previously ran for governor but lost in a close Democratic primary.
- Jackson supported the original Democratic Senate candidate, Graham Platner, who dropped out due to sexual assault allegations.
- Jackson called on Platner to leave the race and is now a leading candidate for the Senate nomination.
- Maine Democrats will hold a convention with 601 delegates to officially pick their nominee.
- Jackson’s connection to rural Maine is seen as a political strength in the state.
- The race against Senator Susan Collins is expected to be very close and important for control of the Senate.
- Jackson has a history of supporting working-class voters and has been involved in protests related to local logging industry issues.
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