TROY JACKSON &
GRAHAM PLATNER

As State Senate president, Troy Jackson was known for bullying and intimidation, and “his outbursts could escalate so quickly.”

Washington Post, 7.20.26

“Critics say his brash conduct, particularly with female colleagues, raises alarm bells about his temperament as the nominee for a key Senate race.”

CNN, 7.20.26

“Troy Jackson…once angrily threw a water bottle in a meeting after he couldn’t persuade a lawmaker to vote his way.”

Washington Post, 7.20.26

“The female legislator told colleagues that the incident deeply frightened her because she felt Jackson was aiming to hit her with the bottle”

CNN, 7.20.26

Sources: Roll-call #173, Maine Legislature, 06.06.11; Jackson Co-Sponsor LD 1619, Maine Legislature; Planned Parenthood 2023 Legislative Scorecard

Sources: Roll-call #64, Maine Legislature,
05.06.09; MS Now, 07.07.26

Sources: Bangor Daily News, 01.29.24;
Portland Press Herald, 10.07.25