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Maine Secretary of State Kate O'Brien confirms Troy Jackson remains on the ballot despite potential 'sore loser' law challenges.
Maine Secretary of State Kate O'Brien stated that the state will not officially weigh in on whether U.S. Senate nominee Troy Jackson is eligible to run under the state's 'sore loser' law. The issue is currently being left to the political parties to resolve. While some argue the law makes Jackson ineligible because he lost the Democratic primary for governor, others contend the law only applies when a candidate seeks the same office under a different party label. For now, the state maintains that Jackson remains on the ballot. Unless a legal challenge is successful, the matter is considered settled. The Secretary of State's Office will not provide a additional official stance until a formal ruling is made.