Troy Jackson

Troy Jackson is leading Collins by 5.0 points. Crosstab's forecast gives Jackson a 78% chance to win.

Troy Dale Jackson is an American politician and former logger who is the United States senator-elect from Maine. A member of the Democratic Party, he served in the Maine Senate from 2008 to 2014 and from 2016 to 2024, representing parts of northern Aroostook County. He was the Senate president from 2018 to 2024.

Education: University of Maine at Fort Kent

Medicare for All

Supports Medicare for All so every American can get care without worrying about costs.

“Troy believes health care is a right, not a privilege, and supports Medicare for All so every American can get the care they need without worrying about premiums, deductibles, or the fear of going bankrupt because they got sick.” Source

Prescription drugs

Will fight for federal government to negotiate drug prices directly.

“In the U.S. Senate, he'll fight for the federal government to negotiate drug prices directly, the way Canada, Australia, and New Zealand do.” Source

Taxing billionaires

Will make billionaires and corporations pay more, including lifting Social Security tax cap.

“Troy will make them pay, including by lifting the cap so the wealthiest Americans pay into Social Security at the same rate working people do.” Source

ICE

Will fight to abolish ICE and reform immigration enforcement.

“This rogue agency must be abolished, and that’s what Troy will fight to do in the Senate.” Source

Abortion rights

Will fight to make the right to abortion federal law.

“Where Collins has failed, Troy will fight to make the right to abortion federal law.” Source

LGBTQ+ rights

Will fight to pass the Equality Act and defend marriage equality.

“Troy will fight to pass the Equality Act and defend marriage equality so LGBTQ+ Mainers are protected in health care, jobs, housing, and public life.” Source

In the candidate's own words, from his campaign site; every quote checked word for word.

Is Troy Jackson leading in the polls?

Troy Jackson is leading Collins by 5.0 points in the Crosstab average for the 2026 Maine Senate race, at 51.2% (updated Nov 11, 2026).

What are Troy Jackson's chances of winning?

Crosstab's forecast gives Troy Jackson a 78% chance of winning the Maine Senate race.

What party is Troy Jackson?

Troy Jackson is a Democrat, Former Maine Senate President.