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August 8, 2026
Troy Jackson Faces Allegations Amid Support from Democratic Senators for U.S. Senate Race
- Troy Jackson, a former logger, is the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Maine, having secured 94% of delegate votes.
- He replaced Graham Platner, who exited the race due to sexual misconduct allegations.
- Recent reports allege Jackson fathered two children with his second cousin, but Democratic senators continue to support him.
- Jackson's campaign emphasizes his advocacy for the working class and his roots in Aroostook County.
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- How Troy Jackson went from Maine logger to the Democratic nominee for Senate against Susan CollinsAug 8, 2026 at 3:06 PM · ABC News
- WATCH: Dems stand by Maine nominee hit with report he fathered children with his second cousinAug 9, 2026 at 8:00 AM · Fox News