Troy Jackson’s sudden rise in Maine invites scrutiny of his past and his vulnerabilities

The likely Democratic nominee is about to face a new level of scrutiny, from votes on hot-button issues to his interactions with colleagues and staff.

TOPSHAM, Maine — Democrat Troy Jackson won’t officially become his party’s nominee in the Maine Senate race until this weekend, but the sprint to the general election has already begun, with Republicans — and some anxious Democrats — digging into his long record in politics in search of potential liabilities.

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