How Troy Jackson Went From an Anti-Abortion Republican to the Democrats’ Hope for Defeating Susan Collins
Jackson now has Planned Parenthood and Equality Maine backing as he moves from earlier anti-abortion positions toward a likely Senate challenge.
- Troy Jackson, Maine Senate president, is poised to replace Graham Platner as the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate after securing pledges from more than 450 of 601 delegates for Saturday's unprecedented convention in Bangor.
- Born a Republican, Jackson joined the Democratic Party years later and eventually rose to become Maine Senate president, building a voting record aligned with national party positions.
- Although Jackson once supported a 'fetal personhood' bill, he now holds a 100% rating from Planned Parenthood and acknowledges his past stances on abortion were 'conflicted.'
- Critics including Trey Stewart, top Republican in the Maine Senate, have labeled Jackson a 'political chameleon,' while 314 Action ads previously questioned his trustworthiness on abortion.
- The general election will pit Jackson against Republican U.S. Senator Susan Collins, who seeks another term; Democrats aim to challenge her votes confirming Supreme Court justices who overturned Roe v. Wade.
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What to know about Troy Jackson, Maine Democrats’ likely nominee for US Senate
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Maine Democrats who have been scrambling to tap a new nominee for a pivotal U.S. Senate race against Republican Susan Collins are expected to nominate Troy Jackson at a last-minute convention this weekend.
With Platner out of Maine Senate race, can an Allagash logger take on Collins?
Troy Jackson has political experience but lacks the charisma Platner brought to the race. Still, Democratic Party delegates are expected to formally nominate Jackson this weekend to challenge Sen. Susan Collins, in a pivotal race that could determine control of the Senate.
Troy Jackson is Graham Platner lite
Troy Jackson, the Maine Democratic Party prospective nominee for the Senate, is Graham Platner lite. Platner withdrew from the race to face incumbent Republican Susan Collins following allegations that he sexually assaulted two women, charges he has denied. At least…
What to Know About Troy Jackson, Democrats’ Likely Pick to Take on Sen. Susan Collins in Maine
Over the weekend, Maine Democratic Party delegates all-but-formally locked in former state Senate President Troy Jackson as their new pick to take on incumbent Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) in the November general election. Jackson, who was a political unknown outside of his home state before entering the race, now faces the largest stage of his political career. After the first day of delegate balloting on Saturday, it quickly became clear that…
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