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5 Things to Know About the Maine Senate Candidate Troy Jackson
The New York Times • • general
Key Points:
- Troy Jackson, a logger and longtime Maine state lawmaker who shifted from Republican to progressive Democrat, is the leading candidate to replace Graham Platner as the Democratic Senate nominee in Maine.
- Jackson ran for governor earlier this year on a progressive platform advocating for expanded health care and child care, ultimately finishing third in the ranked-choice primary.
- He received key endorsements late in the governor’s race, including from Graham Platner, and has strong backing from progressive groups and politicians.
- Representative Ro Khanna and the liberal group Our Revolution, founded by Senator Bernie Sanders, have endorsed Jackson’s Senate bid, signaling significant progressive support.
- Our Revolution highlighted that the selection of many pro-Jackson delegates for the upcoming nominating convention reflects Mainers’ desire to continue a progressive movement.
