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Democratic Senators Back Troy Jackson Despite Assault, Family Reports

8/16/2026

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Democratic senators back Maine Senate nominee Troy Jackson despite reports he fathered two children with his second cousin and a 1988 assault allegation.
Jackson won the Democratic nomination after candidate Graham Platner withdrew on July 10, receiving 94% of 601 delegate votes.
Jackson’s campaign accused Republican Senator Susan Collins of a personal-attack campaign and noted she votes with President Donald Trump 96% of the time.

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Democratic senators back Maine Senate nominee Troy Jackson despite reports he fathered two children with his second cousin and a 1988 assault allegation.
Jackson won the Democratic nomination after candidate Graham Platner withdrew on July 10, receiving 94% of 601 delegate votes.
Jackson’s campaign accused Republican Senator Susan Collins of a personal-attack campaign and noted she votes with President Donald Trump 96% of the time.