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From the woods to Washington, Troy Jackson—fifth-generation lumberjack and now Democratic Senate nominee in Maine—is rewriting his story. Once a logger who protested Canadian labor with fellow workers, he’s now running against longtime Republican Senator Susan Collins, accusing her of prioritizing herself over Maine’s working class. His campaign, rooted in Aroostook County’s struggles, highlights his evolution from conservative to progressive on key social issues, including abortion and same-sex marriage. Though a late replacement and facing criticism—including accusations of temper—he’s energized his base in Allagash, rallying support as a voice for rural Mainers tired of being overlooked by powerful interests. The race is tight, and Jackson’s message? Fight for the forgotten, not the privileged.

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