Troy Jackson

Troy Jackson is leading Collins by 0.7 points. Crosstab's forecast gives Jackson a 58% chance to win.

A fifth-generation logger from Allagash in Aroostook County, Jackson worked in the woods before entering politics. He served 20 years in the Maine Legislature, including six as Senate President, and is the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate, replacing Graham Platner.

Education: University of Maine at Fort Kent (associate degree, 2000)

Health care

Supports a single-payer Medicare for All system.

“Pass Medicare for all.” Source

Drug prices

Wants to lower prescription drug costs.

“Lower the cost of prescription drugs.” Source

Taxes

Supports higher taxes on billionaires and large corporations.

“Tax the billionaires and make sure greedy corporations pay their fair share.” Source

Middle-class taxes

Supports tax cuts for working-class households.

“Deliver tax cuts for the working class.” Source

Immigration

Calls for dismantling U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

“Dismantle and abolish ICE.” Source

Abortion

Supports a federal law guaranteeing abortion rights.

“Pass a federal right to abortion.” Source

Israel and Gaza

Opposes U.S. funding for Israel's military and calls the Gaza war a genocide.

“End the genocide in Gaza. No U.S. tax dollars to Israel's military.” Source

Voting and unions

Supports protecting voting rights and the right to organize.

“Protect the right to vote and organize for every American.” 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 0.7 points in the Crosstab average for the 2026 Maine Senate race, at 47.3% (updated Sep 28, 2026).

What are Troy Jackson's chances of winning?

Crosstab's forecast gives Troy Jackson a 58% chance of winning the Maine Senate race.

What party is Troy Jackson?

Troy Jackson is a Democrat, Former Maine Senate President.