Troy Jackson wins Maine Democratic Senate nomination, omits mention of Israel, AIPAC
Troy Jackson has won the Maine Democratic Senate nomination and will face incumbent Republican Senator Susan Collins in the general election. During his acceptance address, Jackson focused on criticizing Senator Collins but did not mention Israel or AIPAC. The omission of these topics is notable, given their potential relevance to the election and Jackson's campaign.
- ▪Troy Jackson won the Maine Democratic Senate nomination to run against Senator Susan Collins.
- ▪Jackson's acceptance address criticized Senator Collins but omitted any mention of Israel or AIPAC.
- ▪The general election between Jackson and Collins is scheduled to take place in November.
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Troy Jackson wins Maine Democratic Senate nomination, omits mention of Israel, AIPACWhile Jackson took several shots during his acceptance address at Sen. Susan Collins, the incumbent Republican he will now face in the general election, he did not mention Israel or AIPAC.Follow us on GoogleTroy Jackson, who is expected to be the presumptive Democratic nominee, speaks before the Maine Democratic delegates as they gather for their party's nominating convention to select a US Senate nominee to replace Graham Platner on the ballot in November on July 25, 2026, in Bangor, Maine. (photo credit: JOE RAEDLE/GETTY IMAGES)
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