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U.S. Senator

Troy D. Jackson

Candidate for U.S. Senator

Democratic

Background

Occupation
Logger; former Maine Senate President
Lives in
Allagash
Campaign website
jacksonformaine.com

A logger from Allagash, he served in the Maine House (2002–2008) and the Maine Senate (2008–2014 and 2016–2024), including as Senate President from 2018 to 2024. The Democratic Party nominated him for U.S. Senate on July 27, 2026, replacing primary winner Graham C. Platner, who withdrew.

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Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Supports raising taxes on billionaires and large corporations.

    Troy's priorities in the Senate

    Campaign website · Troy Jackson for Maine · jacksonformaine.com

    “Tax the billionaires and make sure greedy corporations pay their fair share.”
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Health & human services

  • Supports Medicare for All at the national level.

    Stated in his April 2026 Maine Public questionnaire as a candidate for governor, where he also backed a state public option.

    Your Vote 2026 profile: Troy Jackson, Democrat for governor

    Candidate questionnaire · Maine Public · Apr 17, 2026 · mainepublic.org

    “I support Medicare for All on the national level and would support creating a public option here in Maine.”
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Government & transparency

  • Supports banning members of Congress from trading stock.

    Troy's priorities in the Senate

    Campaign website · Troy Jackson for Maine · jacksonformaine.com

    “Ban members of Congress from trading stock.”
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  • Supports overturning Citizens United to limit dark money.

    Troy's priorities in the Senate

    Campaign website · Troy Jackson for Maine · jacksonformaine.com

    “Overturn Citizens United and get dark money out of politics.”
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  • Pledges to protect voting and organizing rights.

    Troy's priorities in the Senate

    Campaign website · Troy Jackson for Maine · jacksonformaine.com

    “Protect the right to vote and organize for every American.”
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  • Opposes requiring photo ID to vote.

    Answered "No" in the lightning round of his April 2026 Maine Public questionnaire (as a candidate for governor).

    Your Vote 2026 profile: Troy Jackson, Democrat for governor

    Candidate questionnaire · Maine Public · Apr 17, 2026 · Lightning round: answered No · mainepublic.org

    “Should it be necessary to provide a photo ID in order to vote?”
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Courts & justice

  • Supports federal civil rights protections for LGBTQ+ people.

    Troy's priorities in the Senate

    Campaign website · Troy Jackson for Maine · jacksonformaine.com

    “Pass comprehensive civil rights legislation protecting the LGBTQ+ community from discrimination.”
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Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Troy D. Jackson on them.

  • Economy & jobsNo documented position found.

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