Troy Jackson Slams ‘Failed Trillionaire Elon Musk’ as Billionaires Dump Millions Into Maine US Senate Race

Troy Jackson, the Democratic US Senate candidate for Maine, speaks in a photo shared on Facebook by his campaign on August 11, 2026.  (Photo by Troy Jackson/Facebook) “They’re scared of a movement that demands Medicare for All, prescription drug coverage, and a government that everyday people can be proud of… Continue reading

‘Mainers Aren’t Stupid’: Troy Jackson Says Voters See Through Susan Collins’ Charade

Former Maine Senate President Troy Jackson speaks during the Maine Democrats Senate Nominating Convention in Bangor, Maine, on July 25, 2026.  (Photo by Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images) “Susan has voted with Trump 96% of the time. The other 4%? She waits until her vote won’t change the… Continue reading

‘You Don’t Get to Buy the Government That You Want,’ Troy Jackson Tells Elon Musk

Troy Jackson, the Democratic nominee for US Senate in Maine, speaks after winning the vote his party’s nominating convention in Bangor, Maine on July 25, 2026.  (Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images) Musk reportedly plans to spend at least $100 million to help Sen. Susan Collins and other vulnerable… Continue reading

‘I’m Humbled Beyond Words’: Troy Jackson Raises $2 Million After Maine Senate Nomination

Troy Jackson, Democratic nominee for Maine Senate, greets delegates after winning the vote at the Maine Democrats Senate Nominating Convention in Bangor, Maine, on July 25, 2026.  (Photo by Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc. via Getty Images) “People across Maine and the country are ready to come together and finish the… Continue reading

‘30 Years of Collins. 100 Days to End It’: Maine Dems Nominate Troy Jackson for Senate

Troy Jackson speaks as he became the Maine Democratic Party’s nominee for US Senate in Bangor, Maine on July 25, 2026.  (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) “We are not from the left. We are not from the right. We are from the bottom. And we are rising,” the longtime labor… Continue reading

Who’s the Most Concerned About Maine?

Troy Jackson steps out of Graham Platner’s shadow to take on Susan Collins in November. by Gabrielle Gurley July 23, 2026 (Prospect.org) Troy Jackson, the North Woods legislator-logger, has snatched up Graham Platner’s mantle of Maine authenticity and anti-establishment populist cred, a dazzling profile that blinded almost an entire state to… Continue reading

Leading Collins in New Poll, Jackson Says Maine Can’t Afford 6 More Years of GOP Senator’s ‘Concern’

US Senate candidate Troy Jackson speaks to a crowd on July 19, 2026 in York County, Maine.  (Photo by @TroyJackson207/X) “For 30 years, Susan Collins has told us that she’s concerned, she’s told us that she’s troubled, and she’s told us that she’s disappointed, but when the stakes are the… Continue reading

‘Working-Class Organizing Wins’: Troy Jackson Pulls Ahead in Race to Replace Platner in Maine

Troy Jackson, Democratic candidate for US Senate, speaks to a woman during a demonstration after a man was fatally shot by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents on July 14, 2026 in Scarborough, Maine.  (Photo by Ryan Murphy/Getty Images) “We’re well on our way to getting the government that… Continue reading

‘I’ll Be a Vote for Medicare for All’: Troy Jackson Makes His Case After Platner Exit

Troy Jackson speaks during a May Day rally organized by local unions on May 1, 2026 outside City Hall in Portland, Maine.  (Photo by Graeme Sloan/Getty Images) “We may both be from Aroostook County, but we’re not the same,” Jackson said of Republican Sen. Susan Collins. Jake Johnson Jul 09,… Continue reading