{"id":45305,"date":"2026-08-14T22:36:36","date_gmt":"2026-08-14T17:36:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=45305"},"modified":"2026-08-14T22:36:36","modified_gmt":"2026-08-14T17:36:36","slug":"susan-collins-claims-troy-jackson-struggles-to-control-his-temper","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=45305","title":{"rendered":"Susan Collins claims Troy Jackson struggles to control his temper"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script>\r\n  atOptions = {\r\n    'key' : '644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6',\r\n    'format' : 'iframe',\r\n    'height' : 90,\r\n    'width' : 728,\r\n    'params' : {}\r\n  };\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/www.highperformanceformat.com\/644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div id=\"beyondwords-wrapper\" data-layout-index=\"5\" class=\"beyondwords-wrapper\">\n<p><span class=\"label-bg\">NEW<\/span>You can now listen to Fox News articles!\n  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\" class=\"speakable\">KITTERY, Maine &#8211; Republican Sen. Susan Collins says her Democratic challenger in Maine&#8217;s high-stakes U.S. Senate race apparently &#8220;struggles to control his temper.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\" class=\"speakable\">Collins broke her silence about Democratic Senate nominee Troy Jackson on Friday after a newly resurfaced 1988 police record detailed accusations that Jackson assaulted a man and pushed his longtime partner during a late-night confrontation in Fort Kent, Maine.<\/p>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\">Jackson, a one-time logger and a former state Senate president, was chosen a couple of weeks ago by Maine Democrats to replace embattled oysterman <a data-omtr-intcmp=\"fnc_politics_article_main-content_article-body_6_6767795\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/category\/person\/graham-platner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Graham Platner<\/a>, who won the June Democratic Senate nomination in a landslide before imploding and dropping out of the race last month amid rape allegations that he denied.<\/p>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\"><a data-omtr-intcmp=\"fnc_politics_article_main-content_article-body_6_6767796\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/politics\/fox-news-poll-new-matchup-same-result-maine-senate-race-stays-locked\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>WHAT THE NEW FOX NEWS POLL IN MAINE&#8217;S CRUCIAL SENATE RACE SHOWS<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<div data-layout-index=\"5\" class=\"image-ct inline\">\n<div class=\"m\"><picture><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/343\/192\/troy-jackson-maine.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/686\/384\/troy-jackson-maine.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"192\" width=\"343\"><source media=\"(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1023px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/672\/378\/troy-jackson-maine.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1344\/756\/troy-jackson-maine.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"378\" width=\"672\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1024px) and (max-width: 1279px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/931\/523\/troy-jackson-maine.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1862\/1046\/troy-jackson-maine.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"523\" width=\"931\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1280px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/720\/405\/troy-jackson-maine.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1440\/810\/troy-jackson-maine.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"405\" width=\"720\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1200\/675\/troy-jackson-maine.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1\" alt=\"Troy Jackson campaigning\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div class=\"caption\">\n<p><span>Maine Democrats picked progressive former state lawmaker Troy Jackson as their new Senate nominee, giving them another shot at the crucial race after previous pick Graham Platner dropped out.<\/span> <span>(Graeme Sloan\/Bloomberg via Getty Images)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\">Jackson is challenging Collins in a crucial race that&#8217;s among a dozen that will determine if the GOP holds onto its slim <a data-omtr-intcmp=\"fnc_politics_article_main-content_article-body_6_6767797\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/category\/politics\/senate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Senate majority<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\">Asked by Fox News Digital about recent reports regarding Jackson, Collins said, &#8220;He\u2019s the one that needs to respond to the reports. I\u2019m not going to comment on them. But I will say that, based on widespread reporting, it appears that he struggles to control his temper.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\">Collins spoke with reporters after kicking off a statewide bus tour on Friday in Kittery, Maine. The longtime senator is the only GOP incumbent running for re-election in a state President\u00a0<a data-omtr-intcmp=\"fnc_politics_article_main-content_article-body_6_6767798\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/category\/person\/donald-trump\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Donald Trump<\/a>\u00a0lost in the 2024 election. A <a data-omtr-intcmp=\"fnc_politics_article_main-content_article-body_6_6767799\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/politics\/fox-news-poll-new-matchup-same-result-maine-senate-race-stays-locked\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fox News poll in Maine<\/a> released on Wednesday indicated Jackson holding a slight two-point edge over Collins, which was within the survey&#8217;s sampling error.<\/p>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\"><a data-omtr-intcmp=\"fnc_politics_article_main-content_article-body_6_6767800\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/politics\/resurfaced-assault-report-puts-dem-senate-nominee-gop-crosshairs-graham-platner-2-0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>RESURFACED ASSAULT REPORT PUTS DEM SENATE NOMINEE IN GOP CROSSHAIRS: &#8216;GRAHAM PLATNER 2.0&#8217;<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<div data-layout-index=\"5\" class=\"image-ct inline\">\n<div class=\"m\"><picture><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/343\/192\/Susan-Collins-bus-tour-kickoff-Kittery-Maine-August-14_-2026.jpeg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/686\/384\/Susan-Collins-bus-tour-kickoff-Kittery-Maine-August-14_-2026.jpeg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"192\" width=\"343\"><source media=\"(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1023px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/672\/378\/Susan-Collins-bus-tour-kickoff-Kittery-Maine-August-14_-2026.jpeg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1344\/756\/Susan-Collins-bus-tour-kickoff-Kittery-Maine-August-14_-2026.jpeg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"378\" width=\"672\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1024px) and (max-width: 1279px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/931\/523\/Susan-Collins-bus-tour-kickoff-Kittery-Maine-August-14_-2026.jpeg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1862\/1046\/Susan-Collins-bus-tour-kickoff-Kittery-Maine-August-14_-2026.jpeg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"523\" width=\"931\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1280px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/720\/405\/Susan-Collins-bus-tour-kickoff-Kittery-Maine-August-14_-2026.jpeg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1440\/810\/Susan-Collins-bus-tour-kickoff-Kittery-Maine-August-14_-2026.jpeg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"405\" width=\"720\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1200\/675\/Susan-Collins-bus-tour-kickoff-Kittery-Maine-August-14_-2026.jpeg?ve=1&amp;tl=1\" alt=\"Susan Collins kicks off statewide bus tour in Maine\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div class=\"caption\">\n<p><span>Republican Sen. Susan Collins speaks with a Maine voter as the longtime GOP senator kicks off a statewide bus tour on Friday, August 14, 2026, in Kittery, Maine.<\/span> <span>(Paul Steinhauser\/Fox News)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\">The <a data-omtr-intcmp=\"fnc_politics_article_main-content_article-body_6_6767801\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bangordailynews.com\/2026\/08\/12\/mainefocus\/mainefocus-government\/troy-jackson-punched-man-pushed-partner-police-report\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Bangor Daily News<\/a> reported this week that the <a data-omtr-intcmp=\"fnc_politics_article_main-content_article-body_6_6767802\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/politics\/resurfaced-assault-report-puts-dem-senate-nominee-gop-crosshairs-graham-platner-2-0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">police report accused Jackson<\/a> of assaulting another man during a late-night brawl on March 12, 1988.<\/p>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\"><a data-omtr-intcmp=\"fnc_politics_article_main-content_article-body_6_6767803\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/politics\/internet-erupts-report-platners-replacement-key-senate-race-fathered-children-second-cousin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>INTERNET ERUPTS OVER REPORT THAT PLATNER&#8217;S REPLACEMENT IN KEY SENATE RACE FATHERED CHILDREN WITH SECOND COUSIN<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\">The brawl was over Jackson&#8217;s longtime partner Lana Pelletier, who, according to records, is also <a data-omtr-intcmp=\"fnc_politics_article_main-content_article-body_6_6767804\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/politics\/internet-erupts-report-platners-replacement-key-senate-race-fathered-children-second-cousin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">his second cousin<\/a>. Jackson and Pelletier share two adult children.<\/p>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\">The police report indicates that Pelletier told officers at the time that Jackson &#8220;pushed her around,&#8221; a statement she now denies making.<\/p>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\">According to the report, the then-19-year-old Jackson went to a home in Fort Kent, Maine, around 2 a.m.<\/p>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\">After the occupant of the house told Jackson to go away, the report says the future state lawmaker &#8220;kicked the door in&#8221; and grabbed his rival by the throat before punching him in the face, causing the victim\u2019s glasses to leave a cut. The report added that a friend broke up the ensuing fight.<\/p>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\"><a data-omtr-intcmp=\"fnc_politics_article_main-content_article-body_6_6767805\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/politics\/idiots-top-female-operatives-torch-platner-enablers-rape-allegation-rocks-dem-senate-race\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>&#8216;F&#8212;ING IDIOTS&#8217;: TOP FEMALE OPERATIVES TORCH PLATNER ENABLERS AS RAPE ALLEGATION ROCKS DEM CAMPAIGN<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\">&#8220;Troy Jackson is Graham Platner 2.0: Violent and unhinged,&#8221; the <a data-omtr-intcmp=\"fnc_politics_article_main-content_article-body_6_6767806\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/category\/politics\/elections\/republicans\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Republican National Committee<\/a> charged in a social media post after the initial report went viral.<\/p>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\"><a data-omtr-intcmp=\"fnc_politics_article_main-content_article-body_6_6767807\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/politics\/dems-stand-maine-nominee-hit-report-fathered-children-second-cousin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>DEMOCRATS STAND BY JACKSON AFTER LATEST CONTROVERSY<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<div data-layout-index=\"5\" class=\"image-ct inline\">\n<div class=\"m\"><picture><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/343\/192\/platner-and-wife-primary-win-3.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/686\/384\/platner-and-wife-primary-win-3.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"192\" width=\"343\"><source media=\"(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1023px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/672\/378\/platner-and-wife-primary-win-3.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1344\/756\/platner-and-wife-primary-win-3.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"378\" width=\"672\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1024px) and (max-width: 1279px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/931\/523\/platner-and-wife-primary-win-3.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1862\/1046\/platner-and-wife-primary-win-3.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"523\" width=\"931\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1280px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/720\/405\/platner-and-wife-primary-win-3.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1440\/810\/platner-and-wife-primary-win-3.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"405\" width=\"720\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1200\/675\/platner-and-wife-primary-win-3.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1\" alt=\"platner-and-wife-primary-win-3\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div class=\"caption\">\n<p><span>Democratic Senate nominee in Maine Graham Platner and his wife speak with supporters following his primary night victory speech, in Blue Hill, Maine on June 9, 2026.<\/span> <span>(Paul Steinhauser\/Fox News Digital)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\">Meanwhile, the National Republican Senatorial Committee, referring to Senate Democratic Leader Sen. <a data-omtr-intcmp=\"fnc_politics_article_main-content_article-body_6_6767808\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/category\/person\/chuck-schumer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Chuck Schumer<\/a> and Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee chair Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, wrote on X, &#8220;Is this incredibly disturbing report of violence and abuse not enough for you to drop Troy Jackson?&#8221;<\/p>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\">Jackson said in a statement obtained by Fox News Digital, &#8220;Nearly forty years ago, when I was 19 years old, I got into a fight with another man. I took responsibility for it then, and I take responsibility for it now.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\">&#8220;But let me be clear: I have never been violent with my partner Lana, or any other woman. This happened nearly four decades ago, and I assure Mainers this incident in no way reflects the man I am today or the life I&#8217;ve led in the years since,&#8221; the Democratic Senate nominee added.<\/p>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\"><a data-omtr-intcmp=\"fnc_politics_article_main-content_article-body_6_6767809\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/politics\/platner-ally-troy-jackson-locks-down-delegates-top-rivals-democratic-senate-nomination-drop-out\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>FORMER PLATNER ALLY TROY JACKSON LOCKS DOWN DELEGATES AS TOP RIVALS FOR\u00a0DEMOCRATIC SENATE NOMINATION DROP OUT<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\">Pelletier told Fox News Digital in a statement, &#8220;I do not remember making the statements attributed to me and they are not accurate. This is the first time I have seen this report from 40 years ago. Troy and I have built a life and family together and I know the person he has been through the decades since, both as a caring partner and father.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\"><a data-omtr-intcmp=\"fnc_politics_article_main-content_article-body_6_6767810\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/politics\/fox-news-power-rankings-democrats-lead-house-redistricting-keeps-gop-game\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>WHO&#8217;S UP AND WHO&#8217;S DOWN: CHECK OUT THE FOX NEWS POWER RANKINGS ON THE MIDTERM ELECTIONS<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<div data-layout-index=\"5\" class=\"image-ct inline\">\n<div class=\"m\"><picture><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/343\/192\/troy-jackson-abortion-stances.jpeg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/686\/384\/troy-jackson-abortion-stances.jpeg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"192\" width=\"343\"><source media=\"(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1023px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/672\/378\/troy-jackson-abortion-stances.jpeg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1344\/756\/troy-jackson-abortion-stances.jpeg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"378\" width=\"672\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1024px) and (max-width: 1279px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/931\/523\/troy-jackson-abortion-stances.jpeg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1862\/1046\/troy-jackson-abortion-stances.jpeg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"523\" width=\"931\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1280px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/720\/405\/troy-jackson-abortion-stances.jpeg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1440\/810\/troy-jackson-abortion-stances.jpeg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"405\" width=\"720\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1200\/675\/troy-jackson-abortion-stances.jpeg?ve=1&amp;tl=1\" alt=\"Troy Jackson\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div class=\"caption\">\n<p><span>Troy Jackson, the Democratic Senate nominee in Maine, is seen at a campaign event during his earlier gubernatorial bid, on May 20, 2026, in Portland, Maine.<\/span> <span>(Joe Raedle\/Getty Images)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\">&#8220;I understand Maine voters want to learn about Troy as he seeks to represent them but personal attacks on my family are unacceptable,&#8221; she added. &#8220;In the 40 years since he made a mistake as a 19-year-old kid, Troy has grown to be a passionate advocate for Mainers and dedicated his life to making things better for our state while Susan Collins has been in Washington enriching herself at our expense.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\">Meanwhile, the Jackson campaign told Fox News Digital that Troy &#8220;acknowledges going to the residence and getting into a physical confrontation with another man. The case was resolved with a $50 fine.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\">On Thursday, the conservative-leaning <a data-omtr-intcmp=\"fnc_politics_article_main-content_article-body_6_6767811\" href=\"https:\/\/www.themainewire.com\/2026\/08\/allagash-man-says-he-witnessed-troy-jackson-strike-longtime-partner-adding-new-allegation-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Maine Wire<\/a> reported that a man from Allagash, Maine, who says he&#8217;s known Jackson for decades alleged that he witnessed Jackson strike Pelletier in a separate incident years ago.<\/p>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\"><a data-omtr-intcmp=\"fnc_politics_article_main-content_article-body_6_6767812\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/politics\/platner-ally-troy-jackson-closing-democratic-senate-nod-key-race-face-collins\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>PLATNER ALLY TROY JACKSON CLOSING IN ON DEMOCRATIC SENATE NOD IN KEY RACE TO FACE COLLINS<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\">Jackson, who hails from the remote northern tip of Maine, is a one-time conservative Republican who became a Democrat over two decades ago.<\/p>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\">As he quickly became the frontrunner in the abbreviated race to replace Platner, he faced a slew of reports over his alleged temper and workplace conduct, as well as reported claims of mortgage improprieties and other <a data-omtr-intcmp=\"fnc_politics_article_main-content_article-body_6_6767813\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/politics\/likely-platner-replacement-resurfaced-posts-democracy-come-back-bite-him-hypocritical-socialist\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">potential liabilities,<\/a> including his past strict anti-abortion stance.<\/p>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\"><a data-omtr-intcmp=\"fnc_politics_article_main-content_article-body_6_6767814\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/elections\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><u>DEMOCRACY \u201926: STAY UP TO DATE WITH THE FOX NEWS ELECTION HUB<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\">Asked by\u00a0<a data-omtr-intcmp=\"fnc_politics_article_main-content_article-body_6_6767816\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/video\/6402115611112\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fox News Digital<\/a>\u00a0last month about any vetting concerns, Jackson said, &#8220;I think a lot of this obviously is Sen. Collins trying to make sure she can win the election on a really bad record. But, for me, I\u2019ve been in the legislature for 20 years. I do believe I\u2019ve been vetted, I\u2019ve been tested. People know exactly what I\u2019m fighting for. I have their back. And they know they can trust me.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\">The scrutiny and negative reports are raising concerns by some in the party that Democrats landed another unvetted nominee after the <a data-omtr-intcmp=\"fnc_politics_article_main-content_article-body_6_6767817\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/politics\/inside-rushed-platner-vetting-job-ignored-warnings-before-senate-bid-blew-up-source\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Platner implosion<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\"><a data-omtr-intcmp=\"fnc_politics_article_main-content_article-body_6_6767818\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/politics\/inside-rushed-platner-vetting-job-ignored-warnings-before-senate-bid-blew-up-source\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>INSIDE THE SLAPDASH PLATNER VETTING JOB THAT IGNORED WARNINGS BEFORE BID BLEW UP: SOURCE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\">&#8220;This is a bit of a rocket vetting process,&#8221; a Democratic strategist who works on Senate races who asked to remain anonymous to speak more freely, told Fox News Digital. &#8220;Maine Democrats have made their choice, and they&#8217;re just going to have to ride with it.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\">Asked about the Democrats&#8217; vetting of Jackson, Collins told reporters on Friday, &#8220;From my perspective, it seems that vetting is very important. We learned the failure of vetting with Graham Platner. But that\u2019s really up to the Democrats.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\">The NRSC, in a series of social media posts directed at Democratic senators and Senate nominees who have endorsed Jackson since he landed the nomination, asked if those politicians will &#8220;call on Troy Jackson to drop out?&#8221;<\/p>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\"><a data-omtr-intcmp=\"fnc_politics_article_main-content_article-body_6_6767819\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/newsletters\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>SIGN UP TO GET THE POLITICS NEWSLETTER<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<div data-layout-index=\"5\" class=\"image-ct inline\">\n<div class=\"m\"><picture><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/343\/192\/TROY-JACKSON-PLATNER.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/686\/384\/TROY-JACKSON-PLATNER.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"192\" width=\"343\"><source media=\"(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1023px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/672\/378\/TROY-JACKSON-PLATNER.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1344\/756\/TROY-JACKSON-PLATNER.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"378\" width=\"672\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1024px) and (max-width: 1279px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/931\/523\/TROY-JACKSON-PLATNER.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1862\/1046\/TROY-JACKSON-PLATNER.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"523\" width=\"931\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1280px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/720\/405\/TROY-JACKSON-PLATNER.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1440\/810\/TROY-JACKSON-PLATNER.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"405\" width=\"720\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1200\/675\/TROY-JACKSON-PLATNER.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1\" alt=\"Graham Platner and Troy Jackson stand together\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div class=\"caption\">\n<p><span>Then-Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner and then-gubernatorial candidate Troy Jackson stand together during a &#8220;Fighting Oligarchy&#8221; tour stop at the Collins Center for the Arts on the University of Maine campus in Orono, Maine, on May 24, 2026.<\/span> <span>(Joe Raedle\/Getty Images)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\">Jackson, who unsuccessfully ran for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination, <a data-omtr-intcmp=\"fnc_politics_article_main-content_article-body_6_6767820\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/politics\/platner-ally-troy-jackson-locks-down-delegates-top-rivals-democratic-senate-nomination-drop-out\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">campaigned alongside Platner<\/a> during the primary. And he quickly made the case that he was the best equipped candidate to grab the mantle of the progressive and populist movement that had backed Platner.<\/p>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\"><a data-omtr-intcmp=\"fnc_politics_article_main-content_article-body_6_6767821\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/politics\/fox-news-poll-new-matchup-same-result-maine-senate-race-stays-locked\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>FOX NEWS POLL: NEW MATCHUP, SAME RESULT: MAINE SENATE RACE STAYS LOCKED<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/foxnews.onelink.me\/xLDS?pid=AppArticleLink&amp;af_dp=foxnewsaf%3A%2F%2F&amp;af_web_dp=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.foxnews.com%2Fapps-products\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><u>CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FOX NEWS APP<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\">Similar to Platner, Jackson is running on a platform aimed at working-class voters. He backs raising taxes on billionaires, the universal healthcare system known as &#8220;Medicare-for-all,&#8221; and abolishing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). He also opposes military aid to Israel as Democrats are increasingly divided over support for America&#8217;s longtime Middle East ally.<\/p>\n<p> <!----> <!----> <\/p>\n<div class=\"article-meta\">\n<div class=\"author-bio\">\n<p>Paul Steinhauser covers the national campaign trail from coast to coast for Fox News\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<script async=\"async\" data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/pl30214220.effectivecpmnetwork.com\/9ab3d4df8a7e1a6171e16ddbf732cc19\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<div id=\"container-9ab3d4df8a7e1a6171e16ddbf732cc19\"><\/div>\r\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! KITTERY, Maine &#8211; Republican Sen. 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