# Troy Jackson > Follow Troy Jackson, a tracked person, in Lootura: recent changes, timeline, related context, and source-backed evidence. - Type: person - Updated: 2026-08-10T20:39:44.432Z - Canonical: https://atlas.lootura.com/us/person/troy-jackson ## Recent changes ### In a competitive Maine Senate race, women voters could be the deciders The race between Susan Collins and Troy Jackson is one of this year's most high-profile Senate contests. To win, both candidates will need support from an especially powerful voting bloc: Maine women. (Image credit: Scott Eisen). Date: 2026-08-10 ### Dems stand by Maine nominee hit with report he fathered children with his second cousin Democratic senators are still backing Maine Senate nominee Troy Jackson, who replaced former candidate Graham Platner on the ballot, after the latest allegations threaten to yet again shake up the race for U.S. Senate in the Pine Tree State. Platner , following a series of scandals culminating in sexual misconduct clai. Date: 2026-08-09 ### Women in Maine may choose the victor in this year's Senate race The race between Susan Collins and Troy Jackson is one of the nation's most high-profile Senate contests this year -- and may ultimately be decided by an especially powerful voting bloc: Maine women. Date: 2026-08-07 ### After Democratic Shake-Up, Susan Collins Holds Enormous Cash Edge in Maine Republicans are pouring huge sums behind the Maine senator through a web of billionaire-funded super PACs. Troy Jackson, picked as the new Democratic nominee, has a lot of catching up to do. Date: 2026-07-25 ### Maine Democrats pick Troy Jackson to replace Platner on Senate ballot Maine Democrats gathered Saturday to select former state Senate President Troy Jackson as the Senate nominee to replace Graham Platner on the ballot. Date: 2026-07-25 ### Democrats in Maine formally nominate Troy Jackson as their new candidate for U.S. Senate Democrats are hoping to move past Graham Platner's scandal-plagued campaign as they look to unseat Susan Collins. In Jackson, they chose a nominee with a similar economic populist message as Platner. (Image credit: Ashley L. Conti for NPR). Date: 2026-07-25 ### Troy Jackson secures Democratic nomination for Maine Senate seat after chaotic primary race Progressive former state senate president gains nomination after Graham Platner dropped out over sexual assault allegations In a race defined by scandal, withdrawals and a frantic hunt for a replacement candidate, Maine Democrats hit reset on their chaotic Senate primary on Saturday as Troy Jackson officially secured t. Date: 2026-07-25 ### Democrats poised to nominate Troy Jackson in must-win Maine Senate race BANGOR, Maine — Former state Senate President Troy Jackson is on the cusp of becoming Democrats’ Senate nominee in Maine, starting a 101-day sprint to Election Day in a nationally watched, must-win race for his party. Date: 2026-07-25 ### Democrats in Maine gather to replace Graham Platner in the race against Susan Collins Democrats are hoping to move past Platner's scandal-plagued campaign as they look to unseat Republican incumbent Susan Collins. The apparent front-runner is former Maine Senate President Troy Jackson. (Image credit: Graeme Sloan). Date: 2026-07-25 ### The Debate Moment That Captures Democrats’ Worries About Troy Jackson Troy Jackson, Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, speaks outside of a federal immigration office in Scarborough, Maine, on July 14, 2026, after a man was fatally shot by ICE agents. —Ryan Murphy—Getty Images It should have been a layup. Instead, the question illustrated why some Democrats fear they are about to swap. Date: 2026-07-23 ## Sources No public source links.