politics
Collins says Jackson 'struggles to control his temper' after resurfaced police report
Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) on Friday said Maine Democratic Senate candidate Troy Jackson seems to have issues managing his temper after reports of a decades-old arrest resurfaced.
TL;DR
- Sen. Susan Collins questioned Troy Jackson's temper management following reports of a 1988 arrest.
- Jackson faced misdemeanor charges for punching a man and pushing his partner at the time.
- Jackson stated he takes responsibility for the fight but denies ever being violent with his partner or any woman.
- Jackson's partner, Lana Pelletier, stated she doesn't remember the report and praised Jackson.
- Jackson replaced a scandal-plagued Democratic candidate and previously served as Maine Senate president.
- An incident involving Jackson throwing a water bottle during a heated meeting has also drawn Republican criticism.
- The Maine Senate race is considered a key contest in the 2026 midterms, with recent polls showing Jackson slightly ahead of Collins.