Coverage dated November 13, 2026

Maine union leader says Troy Jackson is likely to back Chuck Schumer’s challenger

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The leadership fight puts Jackson, who upset five-term Republican Sen. Susan Collins, in the spotlight with the party’s left flank.

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Bangor Daily News
Angus King backs Chuck Schumer for Senate majority leader (opens Bangor Daily News)
Published Nov 13, 2026
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That puts the soon-to-be senior senator from Maine at odds with U.S. Sen.-elect Troy Jackson who opposes Schumer's leadership bid.
Maine Public
Sen. Angus King still backing Schumer for Democratic leader (opens Maine Public)
Published Nov 13, 2026
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While King says Schumer has the experience and political know-how to get major things done in Congress, Troy Jackson is among the new batch of senators calling for different leadership.
Bangor Daily News
Maine union leader says Troy Jackson is likely to back Chuck Schumer’s challenger (opens Bangor Daily News)
Published Nov 13, 2026
Bangor Daily News's feed description
The leadership fight puts Jackson, who upset five-term Republican Sen. Susan Collins, in the spotlight with the party’s left flank.