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Join Our Mailing List About About Our Results Support Candidates House Slate Senate Slate Fight Autocracy Defending Democracy Protect Elections Locally Protect Elections Nationally Activate Voters Engage Voters Online Educate Voters Online Take Action Join Us! Events Events Meet U.S. Senate Candidate Jon Ossoff Georgia Incumbant DONATE to the ___ Campaign DONATE to FM Senate Slate Return to Senate Slate Why This Race Matters Georgia remains a political epicenter. Biden won the state by 0.24% in 2020; Trump carried it by 2.2% in 2024. Ossoff’s 2026 race is one of two Democratic-held Senate seats in states Trump won, alongside Michigan. Hear directly from Jon Ossoff in this short video: This Is Why Things Don't Work For Ordinary People Watch Background + Experience Elected in 2021 after defeating Republican Sonny Perdue in a special election, Jon Ossoff is the youngest U.S. Senator since 1980, the first millennial in the Senate, and the first Jewish senator from the Deep South since 1974. Media-savvy and adept at reaching Gen Z voters, he brings a new generational voice to national politics. Ossoff’s early career included roles as deputy communications manager, campaign manager, and senior legislative aide to Rep. Hank Johnson, to whom he was recommended by mentor Rep. John Lewis. In 2017, he drew national attention with a near-upset in Georgia’s 6th Congressional District, long a Republican stronghold not considered competitive at the time. After forcing a high-profile run-off election, Ossoff lost his bid by 9,282 votes. In 2020, Ossoff forced a runoff against Perdue, winning alongside Raphael Warnock in January 2021—victories that secured Democrats’ Senate majority just a day before the January 6th insurrection. He holds a BA from Georgetown and a Master’s from the London School of Economics. As CEO of London-based Insight TWI, he produced investigative documentaries exposing corruption, ISIS war crimes, human trafficking, and organized crime. He is married to Dr. Alisha Kramer, an OB/GYN resident at Emory University Hospital, and they have a daughter. On the Issues “For four years we have been laying the groundwork and are already building the most effective, the most massive and the best resourced effort to empower an overwhelming and victorious coalition in 2026. This will be the biggest and most effective turnout effort in the history of Georgia politics. ” J. Ossoff Campaign Announcement, reported by THE HILL, 1/14/25 Contact Us Email Sign Up Back to top

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Join Our Mailing List About About Our Results Support Candidates House Slate Senate Slate Fight Autocracy Defending Democracy Protect Elections Locally Protect Elections Nationally Activate Voters Engage Voters Online Educate Voters Online Take Action Join Us! Events Events Meet U.S. Senate Candidate Mary Peltola Alaska Challenger DONATE to the Peltola Campaign DONATE to FM Senate Slate Return to Senate Slate Why This Race Matters Alaska has been a Republican-leaning state for at least the last 50 years. Republicans have won the state's Electoral College votes in every election since the state’s inception except for the 1964 Lyndon Johnson landslide. Currently, both U.S. Senators are Republican as is the state’s sole member of the House. Mary Peltola is considered perhaps the only person who could pose a threat to Senator Dan Sullivan, a Republican former state attorney general who is up for re-election this year. He was re-elected in 2020 with 53.9% of the vote so is a formidable opponent. Alaska has an open, “jungle” primary system with ranked choice voting in general elections. The state’s open primary is scheduled for August 18. The top four vote-getters will advance to the November general election regardless of party affiliation. Peltola’s reputation as a non-partisan, moderate problem solver should serve her well in this context. Though Trump carried the state by 13% in ‘24, both the Cook Political Report and Sabato’s Crystal Ball rate this seat as only Lean R – acknowledging Peltola’s competitive position. Ratings are as of 3/10/2026. Mary Hear directly from Mary Peltola in this short video: My Decision Watch Background + Experience Mary Peltola made history in 2022 as the first Alaska Native to serve in Congress, the first woman to represent Alaska in the House, and the first Alaskan-born individual to serve in this chamber. Peltola is Yup'ik and grew up in the close-knit communities of Kwethluk, Tuntutuliak, Platinum, and Bethel. She experienced firsthand the life that many Alaskans lead. As mother of seven children, her love and dedication to her family shines through in everything she does. A lifelong Alaskan, she began fishing with her father at age six and worked as a herring and salmon technician for the Alaska Department of Fish and Game during college. At 24, Peltola was elected to the Alaska State House of Representatives where she served for ten years. In that role she chaired and rebuilt the Bush Caucus helping to pass legislation and influence budgets that improved lives in rural Alaska. In the vast expanse of Alaska, with its 228 Alaska Native Tribes, Peltola has gone above and beyond to represent all Alaskans. Peltola beat former Gov. Sarah Palin in a 2022 special election to fill the seat of Don Young, a longtime congressman who died that year. It was an upset win that flipped the seat to blue for the first time since the 1970s. She then won a full term that fall, with Alaska’s ranked-choice voting system vaulting her past Palin and Nick Begich III, another Republican. But Begich won a rematch in 2024, ousting Peltola by two percentage points. After her time in Congress, Peltola joined Holland & Hart as Senior Director of Alaska Affairs working on projects to improve economic conditions in the state. On the Issues Mary's priorities: Mary Peltola’s mantra "Fish, Family, and Freedom," expresses core Alaskan values. She successfully delivered for Alaskans during her two years in Congress. After 30 years of delays, Peltola worked with the delegation to secure the Willow Oil Project and resulting well-paid jobs across the state. After five years of delays, she won a ban on foreign trawled fish. Peltola has brought more than $9 billion to Alaska for infrastructure and rural broadband and hundreds of millions of dollars to renovate the Railbelt Energy Grid lowering energy prices. Peltola is dedicated to development, protecting fish, reducing energy prices, and building an Alaska where people can remain in the state, raise their kids, and watch their grandkids grow up. Mary Peltola is a moderate Blue Dog Democrat who served as co-Chair of the Blue Dog Coalition for Policy from 2023 to 2025. “My agenda for Alaska will always be: fish, family, freedom. These values have been the core values of my campaigns since the very beginning. But if we’re going to secure Alaska’s future, we need another priority: fighting corruption. I'm running for Alaska's Senate seat because it is the fight for our future.” (Campaign Announcement, 1/12/26) Contact Us Email Sign Up Back to top Please Follow FM + repost on social media © 2026 Force Multiplier.

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Meet Democratic candidates for the Senate and House plus grassroots leaders on frontlines of protecting our democracy. Fighting SCOTUS’ Voter Suppression Aug 24, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM EDT on Zoom Demise of the Voting Rights Act has spurred significant racially-motivated redistricting. Rage provoked by the decision has resulted in a groundswell of African-American turnout in special elections and primaries. Register for this FREE educational event at the link below (no donation required). Register / Donate Join Rep. Jamie Raskin and help Flip the House in 2026! Aug 27, 2026, 7:00 PM – 7:50 PM EDT On Zoom Hear from Rep. Jamie Raskin, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee and a leading defender of democracy during his five terms in the House. Your donation supports 18 candidates running for seats currently held by Republicans. Register / Donate Meet Troy Jackson, Democratic Nominee for the Senate from Maine Sep 08, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM EDT On Zoom Democrats need to pick up 4 seats to Flip the Senate. Troy Jackson is a 5th generation logger, former Majority Leader and President of the Maine State Senate. He is running for the seat currently held by Susan Collins, 6-term incumbent with $11 mm on hand. Jackson needs our support to win. Register / Donate Recent Events: Visit our YouTube channel to view our library of webcasts. “Force Multiplier events are great fun, informative and very good therapy . It's wonderful to be in the company of so many like-minded people who are working so hard, in such well thought out ways, to address our national nightmare.” NANCY L

Meet U.S. House Candidate Janelle Stelson Pennsylvania 10 Challenger DONATE to the Stelson Campaign DONATE to FM House Slate Return to House Slate Why This Race Matters Pennsylvania is a pivotal battleground state influencing control of the White House and Congress. Democrat Josh Shapiro is governor. Democrats hold the State House, while Republicans control the State Senate. In the U.S. House, Republicans hold a 10–7 edge. In the Senate, Democrat John Fetterman and Republican David McCormick each hold a seat. PA-10 has been represented for seven terms by MAGA-aligned Freedom Caucus leader Scott Perry. In 2024, Perry defeated Stelson by 5,133 votes. As of August 5, both the Cook Political Report and Sabato’s Crystal Ball rate the 2026 race as a toss-up. Hear directly from candidate Stelson in this short video: Janelle Stelson launches second Congressional bid Watch Background + Experience Janelle Stelson built a decades-long career as a news anchor and investigative journalist in southeastern Pennsylvania, becoming WGAL-TV’s 11 p.m. anchor in 1997. Under her lead, the program earned the region’s highest ratings. An Emmy Award winner, Stelson has been repeatedly named “Best News Anchor” by Senior News, and has received the Edward R. Murrow Award along with honors from the Associated Press. A trusted media presence in PA-10, she is an accomplished communicator with deep knowledge of the issues affecting local residents. In 2024, Stelson challenged incumbent Scott Perry, losing by just 1.2% in a highly competitive race. On the Issues As outlined on her campaign website , Stelson’s priorities include: Lowering the cost of living through bipartisan problem-solving Reforming Congress with term limits, banning insider trading by family members, and restricting lobbying by former members Expanding access to high-quality, affordable health care Repairing the broken immigration system Creating well-paying jobs and reducing living costs Honoring veterans Restoring women’s reproductive rights protected under Roe v. Wade Strengthening public education and ensuring fair pay and respect for educators “Scott Perry has spent more than a decade in DC taking votes that hurt us instead of delivering results- and he just sold the US out again by casting the deciding vote for the largest Medicaid cuts in history, all to fund more tax cuts for billionaires. I’m running to give central Pennsylvanians the voice they deserve, and to fight to lower costs, protect social security and Medicare, ensure a women’s right to choose, and to secure the border." (ABC 27, WHTM, 7/14/25)

Meet U.S. House Candidate Christina Bohannan Iowa 01 Challenger DONATE to the Bohannan Campaign DONATE to FM House Slate Return to House Slate Why This Race Matters Iowa’s 1st District covers the state’s southeast, including Davenport, Iowa City, Burlington, and Indianola. Both U.S. Senate seats and all four U.S. House seats from Iowa are currently Republican. Once a presidential swing state—voting Democratic in six of seven elections before 2016—Iowa now leans solidly Republican, with a GOP trifecta controlling the governorship and both legislative chambers. However, the political environment in Iowa is changing as 3 of the state's 4 House seats as well as the U.S. Senate and Governor races all very competitive this cycle. Christina will face incumbent Marianette Miller-Meeks for the third time. In 2024, Miller-Meeks defeated Christina by .2%- just 799 votes. In 2022, Miller-Meeks prevailed by 6.8%. Still, IA-01 is considered one of Democrats’ best pickup opportunities in 2026. As of August, both the Cook Political Report and Sabato’s Crystal Ball rate the race a toss-up. Hear directly from candidate Bohannan in this short video: Iowa's first district rematch: Bohannon vs. Miller-Meeks Round Three (PT 4) - Cornhole Champions #31 Watch Background + Experience Christina Bohannan, a Florida native, earned her BS and JD from the University of Florida, graduating first in her law school class and serving as Law Review Editor-in-Chief. She clerked for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit and worked as an environmental engineer for the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. In 2000, Bohannan moved to Iowa to join the University of Iowa College of Law faculty, later serving as Faculty Senate president. She represented Iowa’s 85th District in the State House from 2021 to 2023. Bohannan was the Democratic nominee for Iowa’s 1st Congressional District in 2022 and 2024, losing both races to Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks—the latter by just 799 votes after a recount. She is married with one daughter. On the Issues Christina is fighting to: Reduce partisan gridlock and advance common-sense solutions Build an economy where hard work offers a fair shot at success Ensure government serves the people, not special interests Hold corporations accountable for price gouging Protect Medicaid, Social Security, and veterans’ benefits Support middle-class tax cuts Expand access to high-quality education, including technical and vocational training for high-skill, high-wage jobs “Mariannette Miller-Meeks has had three terms in Congress – three chances to do right by the people of Iowa. Instead, she has taken over $4 million from corporate special interests and done nothing but vote their way. And she has put partisan politics over Iowans again and again. From cutting Medicaid, to siding with DOGE’s devastating cuts to Social Security, to enabling unelected, unaccountable billionaires like Elon Musk – Miller-Meeks has forgotten about us. It’s time someone put Iowa first." (Campaign Announcement, 6/17/2025)

Meet U.S. House Candidate Don Davis North Carolina 01 Incumbent DONATE to the Davis Campaign DONATE to FM House Slate Return to House Slate Why This Race Matters North Carolina has voted for the Republican candidate in all but one presidential election since 1980. An exception was in 2008 when a plurality of North Carolinians voted for Barack Obama. Trump carried the state by 3.2% in 2016. North Carolina's US Senators are both Republican. Four of the state’s 14 members of the House are Democrats. In addition to NC 01, the other major race in the state in 2026 will be for the US Senate seat held by Republican Thom Tillis. Tillis will not seek re-election due, in part, to his opposition to several Trump Administration policies. Popular former Democratic governor Roy Cooper and former state Republican party chair Michael Whatley will compete in the general election to replace Tillis. Whatley was endorsed by Trump. Democrats have not won a Senate election in North Carolina since 2008. North Carolina redrew its congressional districts in 2025. Voters will elect representatives under the new map in 2026. Republican-led gerrymandering caused NC 01 to change shape, in part, to oust incumbent Davis. Following redistricting, Davis decided to run for re-election in the “new” district. Since many voters will be new to him and despite the fact the district now leans Republican, he faces a challenging but not insurmountable bid to hold this seat. With the completion of the 3/3/26 Primary, Republican Laurie Buckhout and Conservative Tom Bailey will face Don in November 2026. With redistricting complete, both Cook and Sabato currently rate this race as Lean R indicating that Republicans have a small edge, but the race is competitive. Hear directly from Rep. Davis in this short video: Congressman Don Davis on new congressional maps in NC Watch Background + Experience Congressman Don Davis was raised in Snow Hill, NC. At 29 he became the youngest mayor of Snow Hill and served seven years. He was elected to the State Senate in 2008 and served six terms. Davis holds a bachelor's degree in Social Sciences from the US Air Force Academy and was an Air Force Officer for eight years. He has a master's degree in Administration from Central Michigan University, a master's degree in Sociology, and a doctorate in Education from East Carolina University. Davis has spent his life answering the call to serve as a veteran, educator, minister, and public servant. In 2022, he was elected to represent North Carolina’s first Congressional district comprised of 19 eastern NC counties. He was re-elected in 2024. Davis is now the Vice Ranking member of the powerful House Committee on Agriculture and the Vice Ranking member of the Armed Services Subcommittee on Readiness. He lives in Greene County, NC with his wife Yuvonka and their three sons. On the Issues Representative Davis has a steadfast commitment to government that works for the people. His specific priorities, as detailed on his campaign website , include: Rebuilding our rural economy Providing accessible healthcare Support for veterans and military families Strengthening education Building rural infrastructure Protecting women’s rights and health Protecting the environment Ensuring equity and Justice “My vision for NC 01 is: we must meet our constituents where they are, ensuring they are seen and heard in Washington, D.C., to make life better for all families and provide hope and assurance they are not forgotten… We will keep advocating for our families, our farmers, our veterans, our students, and the future we believe in." (Press Release, 4/24/25)

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Meet U.S. House Candidate JoAnna Mendoza Arizona 06 Challenger DONATE to the Mendoza Campaign DONATE to FM House Slate Return to House Slate Why This Race Matters Democrats currently hold the statewide offices of governor, secretary of state, and attorney general, while Republicans control both houses of the state legislature. At the federal level, both U.S. Senators are Democrats, but six of Arizona’s nine U.S. House seats are represented by Republicans. Arizona’s 6th Congressional District is located in the southeastern corner of the state, with most of its population concentrated in the suburbs surrounding Tucson. In 2024, Donald Trump carried the district by a narrow 1-point margin, and Republican incumbent Juan Ciscomani won re-election over Democrat Kirsten Engel by 2.5%. Ciscomani was first elected to the seat in 2020. Joanna will face incumbent Juan Ciscomani in November ‘26. Both the Cook Political Report and Sabato’s Crystal Ball currently rate this race as Toss-up, meaning that neither party has an advantage. Hear directly from candidate Mendoza in this short video: Mendoza For Congress - Lead, follow, or get the hell out of the way Watch Background + Experience Mendoza is the oldest of five children in a family of farmworkers. She grew up helping her parents pick cotton in Eloy, Pinal County. At 17 she enlisted in the Navy for two years. She then served in the U.S. Marine Corps for 18 years, including two deployments in Iraq and one in Afghanistan. The focus of her work and training was influenced by her sexual assault by her platoon sergeant. Mendoza became a drill sergeant to help trainees understand what it means to be a Marine. She retired from the Marines with the rank of gunnery sergeant, a role similar to chief of operations. Mendoza received a BA from the America Military University in 2013, an MS degree from the Grand Canyon University in 2019, and a Masters’ from Arizona State University in ‘23. After her retirement, Mendoza worked in Veteran Advocacy roles and ran for state senator in 2020. She was deputy district director of the US House and the campaign manager for Tom O’Halleran in 2022. Mendoza is a single mother who is part of the Latina and LGBTQ communities. On the Issues Mendoza is fighting to: JoAnna Mendoza lists five priorities in her current campaign: Working Families: Prioritizes policies supporting working families over corporate interests Veterans’ Rights: Advocates for more support services and better access to healthcare Democracy and Governance: Committed to protecting democracy and fighting authoritarianism Immigration Reform: Supports comprehensive immigration reform to balance border security and human dignity Education and Rural development: Supports investment in economic opportunities for local residents. “I came from a family of farmworkers. My parents worked in the cotton fields of Eloy, Arizona and I worked alongside them from a young age. These experiences shaped me. They taught me how hard it is to make a dollar and why protecting programs that help struggling families is essential.” — (Blog for Arizona: Marine Vet JoAnna Mendoza Makes a Bold Case for Congress in CD6) “I met the standards when I became a US Marine Corps Drill Instructor. And I EXCEEDED that standard when I was chosen as one of only two women to train other drill instructors during three tours of two combat zones. So if Pete has a problem with women serving our country, then just wait until he finds out the women veterans will be the ones to flip the House to Blue come 2026” — (Responding to Pete Hegseth’s new military standards https://joannamendoza.com )

Meet U.S. House Candidate Amish Shah Arizona 01 Open Seat DONATE to the Shah Campaign DONATE to FM House Slate Return to House Slate Why This Race Matters Arizona 01 is one of the most competitive districts in the country. Trump carried it by three points in’24 and Biden by 1.5 points in ‘20. The open seat was created when incumbent Republican Representative David Schweikert left it to run for governor. However, he recently lost the Republican nomination to Trump-backed Andy Biggs who will run against incumbent Democratic Governor Katie Hobbs in November. In ‘24, Amish Shah ran for Schweikert’s House seat but Schweikert won by 3.8 points. Shah recently won the Democratic primary, defeating three opponents. In November he will face CBS Sports analyst and former Arizona Cardinals football player Jay Feely who defeated two opponents in the Republican primary. Feely, who was endorsed by Trump in the primary, faces a tough general election in a battleground district encompassing the greater Phoenix metro area. This race is now rated Toss-up by all three major rating organizations. Arizona is a purple state with a competitive political culture. Democrats control the offices of governor, secretary of state and attorney general but Republicans control both houses of the state legislature. Both US Senators are Democrats but six of the nine Arizona members of the House are Republican. Trump-backed MAGA candidates won handily in the July Republican primaries in Arizona. There is speculation that these Republicans, including Jay Feely, will have difficulty courting independent voters creating electoral opportunity for Shah and other Democrats. While AZ 01 leans red, Trump’s unpopularity with independents in this swing district should be beneficial to Shah. Hear directly from candidate Shah in this short video: CD1 candidate Dr. Amish Shah talks about the early voting returns Watch Background + Experience An emergency room physician for over 20 years in Arizona, Dr. Amish Shah served three terms in the Arizona House of Representatives, winning in 2018. 2020, and 2022. As a state representative, he had a bi-partisan track record serving Arizona families while fighting extremist attacks on abortion and voting rights. Shah practiced medicine during and after his service in the Arizona legislature, including as an emergency room physician at the Mayo Clinic Arizona. Shah has a BS in Economics from Northwestern University and a Master's degree in Public Health from University of California, Berkeley. He graduated from Northwestern Medical School as part of its Honors Program in Medical Education. Shah completed his residency in emergency medicine in New York, becoming a faculty member and academic researcher at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Manhattan. During his time in New York, he was team physician for the New York Jets of the National Football League. Dr. Shah founded the first Arizona Food Festival to promote healthy eating and eliminate preventable diseases. Shah was born and raised in Chicago. His mother and father immigrated from India in 1962 when they were engineering students. On the Issues As a state legislator, Shah focused on increasing teacher pay, supporting small businesses, and improving health and safety. In his five years in the state legislature, he had more bills signed into law than any other Arizona Democrat in the last decade. Shah’s campaign website details these priority issues: Protecting our democracy against attacks Lowering costs for Arizonians Protecting Social Security and Medicare Championing universal healthcare Giving every kid a real chance Keeping communities safe Stopping animal cruelty “Our victory in this primary was a grassroots victory where Arizona voters made their voices heard. Now it is time to earn the support of each and every voter in this district." (Primary victory statement, 7/23/26; Associated Press)

Meet U.S. Senate Candidate Troy Jackson Maine Challenger DONATE to the Jackson Campaign DONATE to FM Senate Slate Return to Senate Slate Why This Race Matters Defeating five-term Senator Susan Collins is the best opportunity Democrats have to flip a Republican Senate seat this cycle. With a narrow path to take back the Senate in November, it will be difficult but not impossible to do this without flipping the Maine seat. The good news is that Maine still provides an opportunity in a post-Platner world. Maine is a moderately blue state. Trump failed to win Maine in any of his three presidential campaigns and the state has not voted for a Republican presidential candidate since 1992. Harris carried it by seven points in ‘24 and Democrats currently control the governorship, the state legislature, and both seats in the US House of Representatives. But Collins is a formidable candidate seeking a sixth term. Over the decades, she has deftly positioned herself as a moderate centrist - and a reliable Republican. She has backed Trump on key issues including SOTUS appointments and voting in support of his policies 96% of the time but she was one of a few Republican senators voting to hold him accountable for the January 6th insurrection. While age and her ties to an unpopular president don’t bode well for Collins, she is a skilled campaigner with a statewide base and a mature political organization. Collins has and will likely continue to have a substantial cash advantage over Jackson in the remaining months before the midterms. In 2020, in a race many thought would be more competitive, she defeated Sara Gideon by 8.6 points though Gideon raised more money (Collins: $23 million, Gideon: $48 million.) Republican super-PACs have reportedly pledged $113M to the current Collins campaign. At this point, $60 million in ads has already been reserved on her behalf. In contrast, DSCC and its PAC affiliates have currently allocated some $24 million for ads. The Jackson campaign estimates it will need $40 to $50 million to be minimally competitive. The campaign and the DSCC will need to quickly nationalize fundraising efforts. Ratings post Platner- as of 7/25 : Cook and Sabato - Toss-up, Inside Elections - Tilt Republican. It is reasonable to conclude that despite Jackson’s sizable funding shortfall and the brief chaos surrounding Platner’s meltdown, Maine remains in play for Democrats. Hear directly from Troy Jackson in this short video: Unveiling the Maine Mobile BIOLAB! Watch Background + Experience Jackson was born in Fort Kent, Maine and currently lives in the tiny, remote town of Allagash in northern Maine. He describes himself as a 5th-generation working class logger “who knows what it's like to work 80-hour weeks just to make ends meet.” He has an A.A. in Business from the University of Maine at Fort Kent. Jackson has what Inside Politics in its current newsletter identifies as “authentically working class bonafides.” His logging career included a commitment to activist, direct action tactics (blockages, numerous complaints filed to the US Department of Labor) against the interests of industrial timber owners. Such activism was Jackson’s initial foray into politics leading to an unsuccessful run for the state legislature as a Republican in 2000. In 2002 he was elected to the Maine House of Representatives as an Independent. He switched to the Democratic party in 2004 ultimately serving three terms in the House. Jackson was elected to the State Senate in ‘08 becoming Minority Leader in ‘16 and Majority Leader and Senate President in ‘18. He had unsuccessful runs for the US House in 2014 and for Maine governor in 2026. On the Issues Troy's priorities: Jackson’s political views are encapsulated in three statements he made on 7/25 upon his acceptance of the Senate nomination: “If you have ever been ignored, underestimated, pushed around, or told you have to wait your turn while the rich cut in line, I’m asking you to stand with us in this campaign.” “When the people in power refuse to listen, you have to organize, you have to stand in solidarity, together. And you have to make them listen.” “We’re not from the left; we’re not from the right. We’re from the bottom and we are rising.” In this vein, these priority issues are included identified on his campaign website: Pass Medicare for All Lower the cost of prescription drugs Tax the billionaires and make sure greedy corporations pay their fair share Deliver tax cuts for the working class Dismantle and abolish ICE Pass a federal right to abortion End the genocide in Gaza. No US Tax dollars to Israel’s military Protect the right to vote and organize Pass comprehensive civil rights legislation protecting the LGBTQ+ community Ban members of Congress from trading stock Overturn Citizens United and get dark money out of politics “I didn’t get involved in politics because I wanted the title. I got involved because the people that I worked beside were getting screwed, and nobody, no one in power, seemed to care.” Reported by Emma Davis, Maine Morning Star, 7/25/26