How Troy Jackson went from Maine logger to Democratic nominee for Senate against Susan Collins
Summary
Troy Jackson, a fifth-generation logger from Maine, became involved in politics after participating in a protest against Canadian loggers nearly 30 years ago. He is now the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate and will challenge longtime Republican Senator Susan Collins in the upcoming election.Key Facts
- Troy Jackson is from Maine and comes from a family of loggers.
- About 30 years ago, he joined a protest blocking trucks at the Quebec border.
- The protest was against Canadian loggers who worked for lower wages, taking jobs from local workers.
- The blockade did not stop the issue, leading Jackson to enter politics to make change from within.
- Jackson is now the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Maine.
- He will compete against Republican Senator Susan Collins.
- This Senate race is important and could affect which party controls the Senate after the election.
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