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Ads in Maine Make Misleading Tax Claims About Jackson

Fact-checkers said the ads misstate Jackson’s Social Security proposal, which would hit only high earners and could help close a long-term funding gap.

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In the Maine Senate race, ads from pro-Republican groups give Democratic candidate Troy Jackson the nickname “Taxin’ Jackson,” but they make misleading claims about his proposal for Social Security taxes and his votes on some other issues.

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Ads in Maine Make Misleading Tax Claims About Jackson

In the Maine Senate race, ads from pro-Republican groups give Democratic candidate Troy Jackson the nickname “Taxin’ Jackson,” but they make misleading claims about his proposal for Social Security taxes and his votes on some other issues.

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Fact Check broke the news on Tuesday, October 20, 2026.
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