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From the Maine woods to the Senate floor, Troy Jackson—once a logger turned Democratic nominee—is reshaping politics in Aroostook County. Once part of a protest against Canadian logging jobs, he realized change needed more than protests, leading him into public service. Running against GOP stalwart Susan Collins, Jackson taps into the struggles of working-class Mainers, criticizing billionaires and corporations while embracing abortion rights and same-sex marriage—a shift from his earlier conservative views. Though a late replacement and facing steep odds against a seasoned incumbent, his raw authenticity and deep roots could resonate with voters in a state that’s historically leaned Republican. November’s election will test whether Maine is ready for a logger who’s learned to lead.

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