Heather Cox Richardson Applauds Troy Jackson For His Authenticity And Record Of Getting Things Done

WMTW: Richardson called on voters to ensure they are registered, and voting for Jackson is a "chance to restore democracy."

PORTLAND, ME — Fifth-generation logger, former Maine Senate President, and Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate Troy Jackson joined Mainer and historian Heather Cox Richardson for a Community Conversation in Portland earlier this week. Mainers travelled from across the state to hear the conversation about Jackson’s campaign and what’s at stake in the Maine Senate race.

See what folks are saying about it:

Maine Morning Star: Historian Heather Cox Richardson sees a Jackson win as a step towards reclaiming democracy (also published in Bangor Daily News)

Taking the stage with the now-nominee, [Heather Cox] Richardson urged attendees to talk to their family and neighbors and ensure they are registered so they can vote in Maine’s Senate race and others that could be consequential for the balance of power in Congress.
The pair spoke about Jackson’s record as former president of the Maine Senate and his policy stances, notably his support for Medicare for All, universal childcare and an end to the Iran War.
Healthcare in particular was top of mind for Jackson, a former logger from Allagash, because his son’s partner recently gave birth to his first granddaughter. “She was two weeks early, and if they had been up in Aroostook County where I live, I mean which could have happened, it’s about an hour and a half to get to the nearest birthing center,” he said, noting the closure of many across the state.
[Mary Kay Weisenberger of Auburn] added, “He’s real — that’s what comes across when you come to these events.”
Pingree said, “nobody can out-authentic Troy.” [...] “We’re not going to fix the problems that we have unless we take back the House and the Senate,” Pingree said.

WMTW (Portland ABC): Troy Jackson sits for conversation with well-known historian at USM in Portland

Senate candidate Troy Jackson took the stage with historian Heather Cox Richardson at the University of Southern Maine in Portland on Monday for a conversation on policy as Election Day is now just over a month away.
Richardson encouraged voters to cast their ballots for Troy Jackson and asked him about his experience building coalitions in Augusta. Jackson also said his top priorities if elected would be passing Medicare for All, universal childcare, and lowering the cost of prescription drugs. He also talked about ensuring Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits are funded.
"I think you pay for it by where we put our money. Repeal the Big Beautiful Bill, take back those tax cuts for the wealthy," Jackson said.
Jackson also talked about U.S.-Canada relations, and slammed President Donald Trump's ongoing trade disputes with the country that Maine's economy relies heavily on. "I have yet to meet anyone who thinks that blanket tariffs on Canada are a good idea. I think people may argue that one or two things should change, but putting tariffs on Canada unilaterally is idiotic," Jackson said.
Richardson called on voters to ensure they are registered, and voting for Jackson is a "chance to restore democracy.

Maine Public: Heather Cox Richardson helps Troy Jackson woo Democratic voters at Portland event

The event was designed to present a different side of the fifth generation logger, as Richardson highlighted his successful push for free school meals, child care subsidies and prescription drug reform.
During the event, Richardson asked Jackson about his blue collar background and his motivation to fight for the working class. As he has since entering the race in late July, Jackson sought to frame his candidacy as part of populist movement to "get the government we can be proud of."
He told the audience his push for universal health care was rooted in his upbringing as the son of a teenage mother and the desire to deliver for working class voters who struggle to get by. "I mean, I can't fix everything. It's just really hard to look people in the face ... that counted on you and say you didn't do it," he said. Richardson replied, "Wouldn't it be lovely to have a Congress that thought that way?"
"I feel like he is sincere," [Lisa Eaton of Kennebunk] said. "I feel like he has Maine's and the country's best interest at heart."

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