In video endorsement, Obama backs Jackson for Senate

By: Emma Davis

Outlets: Maine Morning Star

Published: October 8, 2026

Words: 229

Last Updated: 1 week, 2 days ago

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Former President Barack Obama endorsed Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Troy Jackson on Thursday.

“Troy Jackson is running to be your next senator, and I’m proud to be on board,” Obama said in a video message. “In this economy, we need a fighter like Troy.”

The video weighing into Maine’s race against incumbent Republican U.S. Sen. Susan Collins is one of two dozen the former president …

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