How Troy Jackson went from Maine logger to the Democratic nominee for Senate against Susan Collins
Troy Jackson, a logger from Maine's north woods, became the Democratic nominee to run for Senate against incumbent Susan Collins. The article traces how his background in logging led him to enter politics.
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National story. 9 articles from 9 sources. Updated Aug 10, 2026.
Part of The 2026 Maine Senate race: Troy Jackson vs. Susan Collins
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3 sourcesHow Troy Jackson went from Maine logger to Democratic nominee for Senate against Susan Collins
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3 sourcesHow Troy Jackson went from Maine logger to the Democratic nominee for Senate
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