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Troy Jackson Eyes Senate Seat | Durham News
Maine Democrats are turning to Troy Jackson, a fifth-gen logger and former Senate president, to lead their charge against Susan Collins in a pivotal U.S. Senate race. Once a Republican who later became independent and then Democrat, Jackson’s political evolution—from opposing abortion and same-sex marriage to embracing Bernie Sanders’ progressive agenda, including Medicare for All and ICE abolition—has reshaped his identity. With the original nominee withdrawing amid controversy, Jackson’s nomination at a special convention this weekend could be the key to flipping the Senate seat. Collins…
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