Democrats Keep Backing Maine Nominee Troy Jackson After 2-Child Second-Cousin Report
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Updated · Fox News · Aug 9
Democrats Keep Backing Maine Nominee Troy Jackson After 2-Child Second-Cousin Report
1 articles · Updated · Fox News · Aug 9
Summary
Democratic senators largely stood by Troy Jackson after a report alleged the Maine Senate nominee fathered two children with his second cousin, with several saying they had not seen the claims.
Angus King declined comment, Angela Alsobrooks and Chris Van Hollen said they were unaware of the report, and Sheldon Whitehouse stressed the need to win the seat from Republican Susan Collins.
Jon Ossoff was more cautious, saying only that “we’ll see who wins” in Maine rather than clearly endorsing Jackson.
The allegation surfaced just weeks after Democrats replaced Graham Platner—who quit amid multiple scandals and a rape allegation—with Jackson, who won 94% of 601 delegate votes.
Jackson’s campaign has not directly denied the report, instead calling it a Collins-backed personal attack as Democrats frame Maine as part of their push to retake the Senate.