Republicans Launch 6-Figure Ad Blitz Against Troy Jackson in Maine Senate Race
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Updated · POLITICO · Jul 26
Republicans Launch 6-Figure Ad Blitz Against Troy Jackson in Maine Senate Race
3 articles · Updated · POLITICO · Jul 26
Summary
A Senate GOP super PAC began a six-figure ad campaign as soon as Troy Jackson secured Maine Democrats’ Senate nomination, aiming to define him in the 100 days before he faces Susan Collins.
Republicans plan to tie Jackson to former candidate Graham Platner, arguing he shares Platner’s populist platform and baggage; one ad shows the two hugging, while another says Jackson is “like Graham Platner but worse.”
Their second line of attack casts Jackson as a failed insider rather than a populist outsider, highlighting his 20 years in the legislature, past losses for Congress and governor, and his selection by 566 delegates after more than 200,000 primary votes went to Platner.
Jackson has apologized for any past arguments that went too far, says Republicans are attacking to protect Collins’ “really bad record,” and is countering by portraying himself as a fifth-generation logger focused on workers.
Maine is central to Senate control because Collins is the only Republican senator up in a state Kamala Harris won in 2024, and even the NRSC warned donors Jackson could win if Republicans grow complacent.