Lana Pelletier

High profile Democrats, including Donna Brazile, downplayed reports regarding Maine Senate candidate Troy Jackson facing multiple scandals. These include claims that he fathered children with his cousin and revelations from a 1988 police report accusing him of assault. Brazile told Fox News Digital she did not want to comment on what she characterized as "salacious gossip."

Maine Senate candidate Troy Jackson is facing turmoil due to reports alleging he fathered children with his cousin and a 1988 police report accusing him of assault. Former Democratic National Committee Chairwoman Donna Brazile dismissed these revelations when speaking to Fox News Digital, advising that she does not comment on "salacious gossip." She advised that the race will be highly competitive in the fall.

Democratic senators continue to support Maine Senate nominee Troy Jackson despite a report claiming he fathered two children with his second cousin, Lana Pelletier. Platner, who replaced former candidate Graham Platner on the ballot after scandal, was forced out due to misconduct claims. Many senators, including Angela Alsobrooks and Chris Van Hollen, denied knowledge of the report while emphasizing the necessity for Democrats to win swing state races.

Democratic senators continue to back Maine Senate nominee Troy Jackson despite a report claiming he fathered two children with his second cousin. The allegations surfaced after former candidate Graham Platner dropped out of the primary following previous scandals. Lawmakers, including Sen. Angela Alsobrooks and Sen. Chris Van Hollen, focused instead on the importance of Democrats winning swing state races in Maine.