Maine's Must-Win Senate Seat Goes to Unlikely Democrat, Ex-GOP Logger Troy Jackson
Former state lawmaker and logger Troy Jackson won the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate in Maine, setting up a must-win general election matchup against incumbent Republican Sen. Susan Collins in November.
Troy Jackson, a former state lawmaker and logger, won the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in Maine, setting up a must-win showdown against incumbent Republican Senator Susan Collins in November's general election. The race has been highly contested, with Collins facing increasing pressure from her own party to step down or face primary challenges of her own. Jackson, who was backed by the state Democratic Party and several high-profile liberal groups, secured the nomination after defeating fellow Democrat Sara Gideon in a narrow vote. The outcome marks a significant shift for Maine's Senate delegation, as it would leave Collins as one of the last remaining moderate Republicans in the upper chamber.
