7 telling moments from Troy Jackson’s time as Maine Senate president
Maine Senate President Troy Jackson is reflecting on his political career as he prepares for a potential U.S. Senate run against Susan Collins. The article highlights his transition from a logger to a prominent Democratic leader and his reputation for passionate, sometimes volatile, leadership.
Why it matters
Jackson's political history provides insight into the potential dynamics of a high-stakes U.S. Senate race in Maine.
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After being reelected as Senate president, Troy Jackson talked about his unlikely rise to political power and how he planned to be “a different leader for a different age.”
Jackson, a logger from the north woods who speaks with a thick accent, said he never planned to seek elected office. But he felt compelled to run in the early 2000s because he didn’t believe government was working for everyday folks.
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