Troy Jackson, an anti-corporate Maine Senate hopeful, touts endorsements from lobbyists

Published July 16, 2026 3:52pm ET | Updated July 16, 2026 3:52pm ET



Troy Jackson is running a populist, anti-corporate platform in his bid to become the new Maine Democratic Senate nominee, but he has promoted endorsements from both current and former lobbyists.

Jackson’s endorsement list of former elected Maine officials includes three past state lawmakers with current or former lobbying ties to the fossil fuel, tobacco, and pharmaceutical industries.

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