Troy Jackson Apologizes for ‘Genocide’ Remarks—Where Other Democrats Stand
Summary
Troy Jackson, a Democrat running for the U.S. Senate in Maine, apologized for comments he made about Jewish views on the term “genocide” in relation to the war in Gaza. The Maine Senate race between Jackson and Republican Susan Collins is expected to be very close in the 2026 midterm elections.Key Facts
- Troy Jackson made comments linking Jewish discomfort with the term “genocide” to the Holocaust, which he later apologized for.
- Jackson said he believes what is happening in Gaza is genocide but regretted generalizing Jewish Mainers’ views.
- Jackson promised to fight antisemitism and work for peace and security for both Palestinians and Israelis if elected.
- The term “genocide” is controversial within the Democratic Party regarding Israel’s actions after the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack.
- About 74,000 people have died in Gaza according to Gaza’s Health Ministry via the Associated Press.
- A recent poll shows 31% of Americans believe Israel’s actions in Gaza are genocide, while 20% do not.
- Jackson is challenging Senator Susan Collins, who has been popular and moderate, in what polls show as a very tight race.
- Poll results vary slightly, with Jackson leading by 3 points in one poll and Collins leading by 2-3 points in others.
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