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Maine Senate Race Rattled by Cousin Claim | San Antonio News
Maine’s Democratic Senate hopeful Troy Jackson is facing a firestorm after revelations he and his longtime partner, Lana Pelletier, may be second cousins — a fact that’s sparking accusations of political theater from his camp while opponents seize on it to muddy the waters. With Jackson stepping in last week after his predecessor dropped out amid serious allegations, this personal twist adds fuel to an already heated race against Senator Susan Collins. Though Maine law permits second-cousin relationships, Jackson has previously referred to Pelletier as his wife — though they’ve never married…
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