# Troy Jackson Takes On Collins | Boston News

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Podcast: [Boston News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/boston-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7485239)
Published: 2026-07-27T10:17:07+00:00
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Troy Jackson just snagged the Democratic Senate nomination in Maine with a landslide, beating his opponent 566 to 5 votes — a stunning comeback after Graham Platner’s campaign collapsed amid scandal. A former Senate president and logger, Jackson now faces Republican Senator Susan Collins in a pivotal race that could shift Senate control. With Maine leaning Democratic and independents in the majority, Collins’ seat is vulnerable — especially as Trump’s policies lose traction. But Collins isn’t backing down: she’s touting her record of bringing money home and branding Jackson as a “socialist” puppet of party elites. Jackson, who went from fishing to front-runner in just a month, is rallying working-class voters around universal healthcare, reproductive rights, and fighting the billionaire class. With less than four months until Election Day, he’s poised to challenge the seasoned incumbent — leveraging grassroots energy and Democratic backing to turn Maine into a swing state battleground. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/7de27a02681cbb9f

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