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Mainer by birth. Logger by trade. With your help, Governor for the people.

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Paying my Trump Tax at the pump today. Thank you, Mr. President! πŸ‘πŸ»

12.03.2026 21:47 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
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Big news! I just dropped off my nomination papers to get my name on the ballot for governor of the state of Maine. It’s a wicked big honor to have the chance to represent the working class in the Blaine House. #Solidarity

12.03.2026 18:34 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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I’m sick to my stomach to learn that our country is likely responsible for the killing of 125 Iranian schoolchildren. Donald Trump must be made to answer before Congress.

12.03.2026 00:37 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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172 towns. 16 counties. Over 100 volunteers.

The working class is on the ballot! #Solidarity

11.03.2026 21:07 πŸ‘ 16 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Issues | Troy Jackson for Maine Join the movement. Chip in $25 today to stand with Troy Jackson for Governor Join the movement. Chip in $25 today to stand with Troy Jackson for Governor Donate Donate ON THE ISSUES CONTRACT WITH WORK...

Read more about my Contract with Working Mainers here: jacksonformaine.com/issues/

10.03.2026 16:16 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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I know what it's like to work in the woods all week and still worry about how you're going to make it to payday.

The working class in Maine deserves a governor who has our backs, not one who breaks our backs for the benefit of the wealthy and powerful.

10.03.2026 16:15 πŸ‘ 15 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Troy Jackson, running to be Governor of Maine, out and about and making the rounds standing up for worker's rights. This time with the workers at #HolyDonuts on Park Ave, Portland.

Now I want a Maple/Bacon or Chocolate Sea Salt Holy Donut.

#TimeToUnionize! #WorkersRights #Solidarity

08.03.2026 12:03 πŸ‘ 22 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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I stand with the Holy Donut workers in Portland as they fight to organize a union. Whether you’re felling trees, driving trucks, or serving food, all workers deserve fair compensation, safe conditions, and basic dignity.

It’s time for management to come to the table and negotiate now. #Solidarity

08.03.2026 11:53 πŸ‘ 18 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 2
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Proud to stand in solidarity with my union brothers and sisters at Labor Lobby Day in Augusta! A better world is possible when working people organize and take it. ✊🏼 Let's win this thing. @maineaflcio.bsky.social

07.03.2026 20:10 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Childcare costs in Maine are insane. They’re forcing Mainers' kids and grandkids out of the state. Even worse, they’re holding working folks back from starting families at all.

Enough excuses. Enough compromises. Enough half-measures. It's time to solve this problem at the source.

06.03.2026 16:18 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Yesterday, I introduced my plan for free, universal childcare for all working families in Maine. This isn’t radical, it’s common sense, and it’s desperately needed. Maine’s future relies on us solving this crisis now. #Solidarity

06.03.2026 16:09 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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It’s time to upset the status quo. I’m proud to endorse my friend, @grahamformaine.bsky.social, for U.S. Senate. Solidarity, brother.

04.03.2026 13:12 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 11 πŸ“Œ 1
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When I’m Governor, Maine nurses will get a raise, and union busters will be out in the cold. #Solidarity @nationalnurses.bsky.social

03.03.2026 14:35 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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🌲 In Maine’s governor’s race, Troy Jackson is drawing a line.

As Our Rev's Larry Cohen writes in @barnraiser.bsky.social, @troyjackson207.bsky.social β€” a lifelong fighter for working ppl β€” is challenging opponents to reject dark & corporate money in the primary. tinyurl.com/yhk52f48

01.03.2026 14:45 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Big landowners are spraying glyphosate poison all over the North Maine Woods to maximize their profits. It's killing animals, it's killing fish, and I believe it's killing people also. When I'm Governor, I'll ban it.

27.02.2026 21:11 πŸ‘ 20 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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DC lobbyist Robert "Bobby" Charles has been grifting off the system for over 20 years, funneling working class tax dollars into the pockets of his rich and powerful clients. He’s not going to β€œdrain the swamp.” This man is the swamp.

26.02.2026 16:40 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Troy Jackson to Debate Republican Bobby Charles in Auburn A debate between former Senate President and Candidate for Governor Troy Jackson and Bobby Charles has been scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 25 at the Hilton Garden Inn Auburn Riverwatch...

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WED, FEB 25, 6:30PM
TROY JACKSON - BOBBY CHARLES DEBATE

"He already demanded we debate in private, limit to topics of his choosing, and only let 50 people attend. Now, he’s even auctioning off his tickets."
STREAMED LIVE for FREE on Troy's Facebook, YouTube, & Twitter

#MEpolitics

25.02.2026 18:43 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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This guy gets it.

23.02.2026 20:42 πŸ‘ 23670 πŸ” 5749 πŸ’¬ 453 πŸ“Œ 805
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Two like-minded campaigns working hard in Bath over the weekend. It was awesome catching up with this crew! #Solidarity

23.02.2026 14:42 πŸ‘ 16 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

At a time of massive income & wealth inequality Trump’s β€œBig Beautiful Bill” gave a $1 trillion tax break to the 1% while taking healthcare away from 15 million Americans. Working families will die so that the very rich get even richer.

Yes. We need a wealth tax on billionaires.

19.02.2026 20:49 πŸ‘ 1581 πŸ” 384 πŸ’¬ 65 πŸ“Œ 19
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"I’m talking about how Wall Street’s the one who’s screwing me. And Republicans should understand that too, because they are. It’s the 1%. It’s the people that are making billions and billions of dollars that are holding us all back. It’s not the immigrants in Lewiston.”

19.02.2026 22:13 πŸ‘ 14 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Thanks a lot to the newly minted UMaine Graduate Workers Union for hosting such a great evening in Orono! I’m damn proud to stand beside you all. #Solidarity

19.02.2026 01:00 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Reverend Jesse Jackson stood with and for working people. He understood that there is no civil rights movement without workers’ rights and no economic justice without strong unions. He showed us that dignity on the job is inseparable from dignity in our democracy.

18.02.2026 16:21 πŸ‘ 19 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Big Money donors have no say in this campaign. They’ll have no say in the bills I sign, either. That’s why ours is the campaign they’re most desperate to rein in. But we’re rising, and they can’t stop us. #Solidarity

18.02.2026 16:36 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The law applies to everyone, including ICE agents. When I’m governor of Maine, if those guys try pulling any of the dirty tricks we saw during β€œOperation Catch of the Day,” I’ll have them arrested. End of story.

18.02.2026 14:01 πŸ‘ 16 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
Press release from the Troy Jackson For Governor campaign: 

Gubernatorial Candidate Troy Jackson to debate Republican Bobby Charles in Auburn, Maine

AUBURN β€” A debate between former Senate President and Candidate for Governor Troy Jackson and Bobby Charles has been scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 25 at the Hilton Garden Inn Auburn Riverwatch. The debate will be moderated by Andy O’Brien and Carroll Conley. Topics include law enforcement, crime, drugs, immigration, ICE enforcement and government corruption. 

Earlier this month, Jackson challenged Charles to a debate following a series of offensive, racist statements and downright lies made by the Republican candidate for governor. 

"Bobby Charles hides behind his keyboard spewing hateful and racist rhetoric and stoking fear. It’s shameful and cowardly, and not what Maine needs in a governor,” said Jackson. β€œRight now, Mainers are facing real challenges. Folks are struggling to put a roof over their head, heat their home and make ends meet. Mainers deserve a governor who will lead on these issues and make their lives better, not some race-baiting clown who pedals in outrage for clicks online."

The event is not open to the public at the insistence of Charles. However, the event will be livestreamed. Members of the press wishing to cover the event should email christine@jacksonformaine.com.

WHAT: A Debate between Troy Jackson & Bobby Charles
WHO: Troy Jackson, Former Senate President & Candidate for Governor
Bobby Charles, a Republican Candidate for Governor
WHEN: 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 25, 2026
WHERE: Hilton Garden Inn Auburn Riverwatch | 14 Great Falls Plaza, Auburn, ME 04210

Press release from the Troy Jackson For Governor campaign: Gubernatorial Candidate Troy Jackson to debate Republican Bobby Charles in Auburn, Maine AUBURN β€” A debate between former Senate President and Candidate for Governor Troy Jackson and Bobby Charles has been scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 25 at the Hilton Garden Inn Auburn Riverwatch. The debate will be moderated by Andy O’Brien and Carroll Conley. Topics include law enforcement, crime, drugs, immigration, ICE enforcement and government corruption. Earlier this month, Jackson challenged Charles to a debate following a series of offensive, racist statements and downright lies made by the Republican candidate for governor. "Bobby Charles hides behind his keyboard spewing hateful and racist rhetoric and stoking fear. It’s shameful and cowardly, and not what Maine needs in a governor,” said Jackson. β€œRight now, Mainers are facing real challenges. Folks are struggling to put a roof over their head, heat their home and make ends meet. Mainers deserve a governor who will lead on these issues and make their lives better, not some race-baiting clown who pedals in outrage for clicks online." The event is not open to the public at the insistence of Charles. However, the event will be livestreamed. Members of the press wishing to cover the event should email christine@jacksonformaine.com. WHAT: A Debate between Troy Jackson & Bobby Charles WHO: Troy Jackson, Former Senate President & Candidate for Governor Bobby Charles, a Republican Candidate for Governor WHEN: 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 WHERE: Hilton Garden Inn Auburn Riverwatch | 14 Great Falls Plaza, Auburn, ME 04210

Bobby Charles has been allowed to pipe off from behind a screen for too long. His bigoted, dishonest rhetoric is endangering folks in our state.

Now, instead of a public debate, he’s insisting on a closed event with limited tickets. We’ll be streaming it live for all to see. Tune in then. -Troy

17.02.2026 23:55 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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I saw Jesse Jackson speak back in 1988, and I’ll never forget his words.

He stood tall and proud against a system that’s rigged against working class Americans of all races, creeds, and walks of life. His message will live on always.

Rest in power, Reverend.

17.02.2026 18:55 πŸ‘ 15 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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The North Maine Woods are essential for our environment and for loggers alike. But big landowners are abusing both to maximize profits, spraying deadly poisons and using shortsighted cutting methods.

Prior governors turned a blind eye to this rampant greed. I won’t.

17.02.2026 15:08 πŸ‘ 19 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Unions raise the floor for everyone. If they didn’t, corporations wouldn’t be fighting tooth and nail to prevent Americans from unionizing.

16.02.2026 17:38 πŸ‘ 18 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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I appreciate everyone who braved the cold and turned out in Waterville the other night. It’s a pleasure to encounter friends old and new on the campaign trail.

Thank you for the great questions, and shout out to the Colby College Democrats for hosting! #Solidarity

14.02.2026 20:09 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0