Troy Jackson is racing against time in his bid to unseat Susan Collins
Summary
Troy Jackson is Maine’s Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate, trying to unseat long-time Republican Senator Susan Collins. He joined the race late, after the original Democratic candidate dropped out, and is actively campaigning by holding many public events, including town halls, to connect with voters.Key Facts
- Troy Jackson became the Democratic Senate nominee just over 100 days before the election.
- His predecessor, Graham Platner, dropped out due to a sexual assault allegation.
- Jackson is campaigning by holding town halls and attending various events across Maine.
- Senator Susan Collins has been in office since 1996 and holds a fundraising advantage.
- Collins is known for not holding town halls or large public question-and-answer events.
- Jackson’s campaign emphasizes voter connection and criticizes Collins for being out of touch.
- Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders is supporting Jackson with several rallies.
- The election is seen as important for control of the U.S. Senate.
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