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Maine Democratic Governor nominee?
$81.9K
JUN 10, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleFormer State Senator
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
Age57 years old (Jun 26, 1968)
GenderMale
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LocationMaine
BackgroundLogger
EducationUniversity of Maine at Fort Kent (A.A.)
Notable personal detailsTroy Dale Jackson is an American politician and logger from Allagash, Maine. He served in the Maine House of Representatives (2002–2008) and the Maine State Senate (2008–2014; 2016–2024), including as President of the Maine Senate from 2018 to 2024. He earned an associate degree from the University of Maine at Fort Kent and has run for higher office, including a 2014 Democratic primary for Maine’s 2nd congressional district and a 2026 campaign for Governor of Maine.
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Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Supports targeted tax relief for working families (doubling the Earned Income Tax Credit and strengthening child & dependent tax credits), while proposing revenue from higher-wealth sources (exploring surcharges on luxury homes and considering raising taxes on the wealthy) to pay for expanded services and affordability measures. Proposes expanding tax credits and exemptions for essentials and using state funds to invest in childcare, housing, and other programs that reduce costs for low- and middle-income Mainers.
Healthcare
Supports expanding access to care through a public option and measures to lower costs; expresses support for Medicare for All in principle but views a public option as the practical path for Maine. Prioritizes lowering prescription drug prices, protecting reproductive care, investing in rural health care, and preventing private equity takeovers of health providers.
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Immigration & Border
The candidate has expressed support for allowing immigrants to work while pursuing citizenship but has also spoken about blocking foreign labor to protect Maine workers and voiced concerns about undocumented immigrants using taxpayer resources. Public statements mix pro-worker immigration measures (work rights during naturalization) with border-protection and immigration-skeptical language.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate supports protecting and expanding abortion and reproductive health-care access in Maine, including legislation to ensure abortion decisions are made by patients and their doctors and efforts to enshrine reproductive rights in state law or the state constitution. He has publicly opposed the Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade and has cosponsored/state leadership on bills to safeguard reproductive health care and providers.
Climate & Energy
Supports expanding clean energy in Maine, including offshore wind development and investments to build local workforce and ports, while emphasizing protections for fisheries and working communities. Has co-sponsored legislation to advance offshore wind procurement and framed renewables as part of Maine’s path to energy independence and jobs.
Public Safety & Guns
Troy Jackson supports stronger gun-safety measures, including expanded tools to restrict firearm access for people in crisis (red flag laws) and other reforms such as expanded background checks and waiting periods that were advanced in Maine after the Lewiston mass shooting. He frames these policies as compatible with responsible gun ownership and Maine’s hunting traditions.
News
AINews Summary
Last updatedJun 3, 2026
Troy Jackson is in the middle of Maine’s crowded Democratic governor primary, where he is one of five candidates competing for the nomination. Recent coverage has focused on his campaign events and positions, including Bernie Sanders campaigning with him, his support for labor-backed progressive policies, and his pledges on issues like Wabanaki sovereignty and rejecting dark money. He has also been part of debate coverage and some speculation about ranked-choice voting alliances, though no nomination result has been decided.
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Articles
BDBangor Daily News10 days ago
Bernie Sanders rallies progressives for Graham Platner and Troy Jackson in Orono
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PPPortland Press Herald1 month ago
I want Troy Jackson to be Maine’s next governor | Letter
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PPPortland Press Herald2 months ago
What big-money groups are spending the most on the Maine governor’s race this year?
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PPPortland Press Herald2 months ago
Troy Jackson is committed to rejecting dark money | Opinion
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Polls
Maine Democratic Governor nominee?
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