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Troy Jackson, Maine’s Democratic Senate nominee, is turning his past anti-abortion stances into a campaign asset—admitting he was wrong, citing personal conversations that shifted his views, and now championing reproductive rights with co-sponsored legislation and Planned Parenthood backing. He’s using this evolution to contrast sharply with Republican incumbent Susan Collins, whose 2018 vote to confirm Brett Kavanaugh—part of the Supreme Court majority that overturned Roe v. Wade—remains a lightning rod for criticism. Jackson’s journey from conservative roots and anti-abortion endorsements to supporting state-funded reproductive healthcare highlights his ability to adapt, and his current pro-choice stance is central to his bid to unseat Collins in a pivotal Senate race.

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