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Troy Jackson's Abortion Record: A Decade of Restriction, Then a U-Turn
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Megyn Kelly digs into what may be the most damaging issue facing Troy Jackson's Senate campaign: his decade-long anti-abortion record. CNN uncovered candidate questionnaires from 2004 and 2010 showing Jackson — then in his early forties — stated abortion should never be legal, and declined to check exceptions for rape, incest, fetal disability, or to protect the mother's health. [1] — Megyn Kelly "Jackson said abortion should 'never be legal': A 2010 survey found Jackson, then 42, said abortion should never be legal — including no exc…" 10:45 He also supported requiring women seeking abortions to receive information on fetal development and fetal pain, and to view a fetal monitor or ultrasound. Jackson's position shifted after 2017 when he was 49, eventually earning a perfect Planned Parenthood rating. By 2023, as state Senate President, he co-sponsored a law allowing abortion after fetal viability at physician discretion — among the most expansive in the nation. But a 2022 Maine Public profile noted he 'admits to struggling with abortion,' and a Democratic PAC ran attack ads against him during his gubernatorial primary, calling him 'extremely wrong for Maine' on the issue. [2] — 314 Action Fund Ad "Mainers just can't trust Troy Jackson on abortion. He earned a 100% rating from Maine Right to Life, voted for legislation that could ban a…" 12:32 A University of New Hampshire poll still shows Jackson leading Collins 49% to 46% — but with 99 days to the election, his record may define the race.
A 2010 survey found Jackson, then 42, said abortion should never be legal — including no exceptions for rape, incest, fetal disability, or to protect the mother's health.
CNN unearthed questionnaires showing Troy Jackson opposed abortion without exception in 2004 and 2010 — including to save the mother's life. By 2017 he had a perfect Planned Parenthood rating, and by 2023 he was co-sponsoring one of the most expansive abortion laws in the country. The timing and sincerity of that shift is now the central question of the Maine Senate race.
Troy Jackson once earned a 100% rating from Maine Right to Life, reflecting his formerly strict anti-abortion stance before his position shifted in 2017.
A University of New Hampshire poll released the prior week showed Jackson leading incumbent Republican Senator Susan Collins 49% to 46%, with 99 days until the election.
A University of New Hampshire poll shows Troy Jackson leading Susan Collins 49% to 46% just days after his emergency nomination — despite the abortion controversy already dominating headlines. With 99 days until the election, Democrats believe they can hold that lead, but the abortion questionnaires may define the race.
