Troy Jackson

U.S. Senator-elect from Maine; former Maine Senate president

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Troy Jackson, a former logger and president of the Maine Senate, is Maine's Democratic U.S. Senator-elect. He defeated Republican Sen. Susan Collins 53.4% to 46.5% on Nov. 3, 2026 (AP data via NBC News), and Collins conceded.

2026 race

U.S. Senate, Maine

Jackson53.4%
Collins46.5%

Result Won Won (flip): Jackson 53.4%, Collins 46.5%

Source: nbcnews.com

Biography

Jackson, 58, of Allagash, worked as a logger before serving in the Maine Legislature, where he was Senate president from 2018 to 2024. He became the Democratic nominee in July 2026 after Graham Platner withdrew from the race, CBS News reported.

Record

President of the Maine Senate, 2018–2024
Former logger

Life & background

Things you might not know, from public records.

He grew up in Allagash, Maine, and worked as a logger before entering politics. [Source]
He got into politics after helping lead a 1998 blockade by Maine loggers. [Source]

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Sources

2026 Senate Results: Democrats retake control NBC News (AP data)
2026 Senate midterm election results as Democrats win control CBS News
Troy Jackson (politician) – Wikipedia Wikipedia

Updated 2026-11-04