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From logger to US Senate: Troy Jackson’s journey

Troy Jackson is a fifth-generation logger from Allagash, a small rural community in northern Maine. He was born in a working-class family that struggled financially. He worked in…

From logger to US Senate: Troy Jackson’s journey
From logger to US Senate: Troy Jackson’s journey — image via Economic Times — Credit: Economic Times

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Troy Jackson is a fifth-generation logger from Allagash, a small rural community in northern Maine. He was born in a working-class family that struggled financially. He worked in the logging industry for around 15 years before entering the Maine Legislature in 2002. In 2026, he initially sought the Democratic nomination for governor. Later, he entered the Senate race.

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