Troy Jackson’s allies talk to him about switching races to battle Paul LePage

Troy Jackson’s allies talk to him about switching races to battle Paul LePage

The candidate swapping may not be done after U.S. Rep. Jared Golden decided not to seek reelection in Maine’s 2nd District, with allies of former Maine Senate President Troy Jackson speaking with him about running for that seat rather than for governor. Jackson would further upend Maine’s midterm contests if he left the Democratic primary field of five contenders hoping to succeed Gov. Janet Mills and joined a 2nd District primary. The field on …

Troy Jackson being courted for potential switch to CD2 race

CENTRAL/NORTHERN MAINE -- As the landscape of the race for Congressional District 2 continues to evolve, another democratic candidate could be emerging, current gubernatorial candidate and former Maine State Senate President Troy Jackson.