Troy Jackson officially announces campaign for Maine governor

Former Maine Senate President Troy Jackson running for governor in 2026

Jackson, a Democrat and fifth-generation logger from Allagash, launched his campaign with a press conference at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery.

Former Senate President Troy Jackson enters race for governor • Maine Morning Star

Maine Senate President Troy Jackson speaks at a Wabanaki Alliance rally on Indigenous Peoples’ Day at the Maine State House in Augusta. Oct. 9, 2023. (Photo: Jim Neuger/ Maine Morning Star)Former Maine Senate President Troy Jackson is running for governor in the 2026 election.  The fifth-generation logger announced Monday that he will join the Democratic primary, saying in a news release from his campaign that “too many Democrats have lost touch…

Troy Jackson is running for Maine governor

Democrat Troy Jackson wants to become Maine’s next governor. The logger from Allagash announced his bid for the Democratic Party nomination Monday morning. He’s been among the high-profile Democrats expected to run to succeed Gov. Janet Mills, who is barred from running for reelection in 2026 under Maine’s term limits law. “Too many Democrats have lost touch with working people or shown they’re not up to the fight. All while Mainers struggle as …

Troy Jackson announces run for Maine governor

Jackson, a Democrat from Allagash who served 20 years in the Maine Legislature, said in March that he was exploring a possible run for the office.

Troy Jackson officially announces campaign for Maine governor

The former Senate President will launch his campaign at the Kittery town wharf Monday morning

Former Senate President Troy Jackson joins 2026 race for Maine governor

Jackson spent more than 20 years at the State House, ending his time as president of the Maine Senate.