Sanders backs Troy Jackson in Maine Senate race: 'Strong platform'

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) on Sunday backed new Maine Senate Democratic nominee Troy Jackson, and said he will officially endorse the former state Senate president if Jackson “asks” him. “You want a working-class voice in Washington, D.C., Troy is certainly that voice. I have seen his platform. It is a strong platform, standing up for...

thehill.com ·2026-08-02

Sanders backs Troy Jackson in Maine Senate race: 'Strong platform'

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