Bernie Sanders Offers Support to Maine Senate Candidate Troy Jackson
Senator Bernie Sanders expresses conditional support for Democratic nominee Troy Jackson in Maine's Senate race.
On August 2, 2026, Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) voiced support for Troy Jackson, the new Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate from Maine. Sanders described Jackson as a representative of the working class and acknowledged Jackson's strong platform. Sanders stated he would provide an official endorsement if Jackson asks for it.
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The Hill — Sanders: I will endorse Jackson ‘if he asks me to’THE QUESTIONS THIS EVENT LEAVES BEHIND