Troy Jackson, a progressive former candidate for governor who was an ally of Graham Platner during his campaign, formally launched a bid to succeed him on Wednesday evening.
“I’ve been fighting for that movement my whole life — and I’m sure as hell not backing down now, when this fight is needed most,” Jackson said on X.
A logger who hails from the far-northern part of the state, Jackson has deep ties to organized labor and was endorsed by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) during his run for governor.
Jackson’s statement Wednesday evening was a formality; he had already filed exploratory paperwork with the Federal Election Commission and has been…
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