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Troy Jackson, a Progressive Brawler, Tries to Flip a Senate Seat in Maine
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- Troy Jackson, a Democrat and former Maine Senate president, is campaigning for the U.S. Senate in a grassroots style, sharing his life story as a logger and legislator while traveling around Maine in casual attire.
- Jackson's working-class background and populist agenda have been emphasized since he replaced Graham Platner on the Democratic ticket after Platner's campaign collapsed due to a rape allegation.
- Jackson is challenging five-term Republican incumbent Susan Collins in a highly competitive Senate race, aiming to appeal to blue-collar voters who have recently shifted toward the GOP.
- To win, Jackson must persuade voters to unseat Collins, who has used her seniority to secure federal funding for Maine, and to support his progressive stance and opposition to the Trump administration.
