Troy Jackson's Evolution in the Senate Race | Bangor News

Troy Jackson, once a Republican and independent with socially conservative roots, is now the Democratic frontrunner challenging Susan Collins for the Senate — a race centered on abortion, LGBTQ+ rights, and economic populism. Though he once supported fetal personhood and voted against same-sex marriage, Jackson admits he was wrong then and has since evolved, earning backing from over 450 of 500 delegates. With rivals dropping out and Collins facing shifting voter sentiment, Jackson’s message of working-class economic justice could be the key to flipping a reliably Republican seat. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/83d5577457900a2d