Obama endorses Troy Jackson in Maine Senate race

Washington Post Politics Thursday 08 October 2026, 11:00 UTC By Dan Merica 1 min read

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Former president Barack Obama endorsed Maine Senate candidate Troy Jackson on Thursday, telling voters he is “proud to be on board” the Democrats’ campaign to oust Republican Sen. Susan Collins. Democracy Dies in Darkness The 7 logo The 7 LIVEObama endorses Troy Jackson in Maine Senate race The former president told voters he is “proud to be on board” the Democrats’ campaign to oust Republican Sen. Susan Collins. 1 min

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