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Maine Democrats Pick Troy Jackson | Texas News
Maine Democrats just picked their new Senate nominee: Troy Jackson, a progressive logger and former state Senate president, who crushed it at a special convention after the original candidate stepped down amid a sexual assault allegation. With 566 of 571 delegate votes, Jackson, a Bernie Sanders ally, is now locked in a fierce battle against GOP Senator Susan Collins — a seasoned incumbent with a massive fundraising advantage. With Maine seen as a critical swing state in the Senate race, Jackson’s campaign is laser-focused on lowering costs for families and making sure Washington actually…
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