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Democrat
Troy Jackson
Democrat
Troy Jackson
Maine Democratic Governor nominee?
$490.9K
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
EducationAA, University of Maine at Fort Kent
Notable personal detailsTroy Dale Jackson is a Maine politician and logger from Allagash. A Democrat, he served in the Maine House of Representatives (2002–2008) and the Maine Senate (2008–2014, 2016–2024), including as President of the Maine Senate from 2018 to 2024. He launched a campaign for Governor of Maine in 2025 and has run in prior federal races, including Maine's 2nd congressional district in 2014.
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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 updatedMar 14, 2026
Troy Jackson is mentioned in coverage looking ahead to the 2026 primaries, including key races in Maine. The discussion centers on how Donald Trump’s influence is shaping candidates’ strategies and positioning, alongside broader Democratic planning. The report does not provide specific new actions or announcements from Jackson.
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Polls
Maine Democratic Governor nominee?
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Endorsements
General campaign
Endorsers of Troy Jackson for General campaign
Labor unions in Maine
Public endorsement
A group of Maine labor unions endorsed Troy Jackson in the 2026 Maine gubernatorial race.
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