Troy Jackson, the 'logger from Allagash', heads to US Senate; his family's property includes a $15,000 plot of land and a small commercial building; here's what we know

Democrat Troy Jackson defeated Republican incumbent Susan Collins in the Maine Senate race. The victory gives Democrats a big pickup in one of the most closely watched Senate contests. After conceding, Collins said, "It has been the honour of my life to serve the people of Maine in the United States Senate." She also said that she was proud of what she had achieved for the state and the country over the past 30 years. She also congratulated Jackson and said that her staff would work to ensure a smooth transition.

Jackson had entered the race relatively late, after the original Democratic nominee Graham Planter withdrew.

All about Troy Jackson

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. He has presented himself as a working-class candidate focused on worker's rights, healthcare, housing and affordability.

Allagash is a small community in northern Maine with a population of around 237, according to the figure cited in the New Times profile. Jackson's connection to Allagash is central to his political identity.

What is known about his family's property portfolio?

-Undeveloped reported land in St. Francis, Maine: Valued between $1,001 and $15,000.

-Commercial property in Allagash: Valued between $15,001 and $50,000.

The disclosure does not provide the exact size of either property or establish their market sale prices.

How much wealth does he have?

According to reports, his financial disclosure was filed on October 5, 2026. It reported combined assets worth between $147,006 and $430,000. He listed no liabilities or debts.