# Troy Jackson's Partner Criticizes Susan Collins for Family Attacks

> Troy Jackson's partner accuses Susan Collins of 'upsetting' family attacks during Maine Senate race.
- Title: Troy Jackson's Partner Criticizes Susan Collins for Family…
- Summary: Troy Jackson's partner accuses Susan Collins of 'upsetting' family attacks during Maine Senate race. Troy Jackson's partner Lana Pelletier says Susan Collins…
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- Source: Newsweek — https://newsweek.com/troy-jacksons-partner-slams-susan-collins-for-upsetting-attacks-on-family-12605322
- Published: 2026-10-22T15:27:05+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: troy jackson, susan collins, maine senate race, lana pelletier, democratic party, senator, political attacks
## Lana Pelletier's Criticism
Troy Jackson's partner Lana Pelletier accuses Susan Collins of launching 'upsetting' attacks on her family during the Maine Senate race.

> I never imagined U.S. Sen. Susan Collins and her allies would stoop this low
## Collins' Campaign Response
Collins has distanced herself from ads attacking Jackson, including one calling him a 'creep'.
## Family Relationship Claims
Collins mentioned reports Jackson's partner is his cousin, claiming they share great-grandparents.

> I'm not going to bring up the fact that the mother of his two children is his second cousin
## Opposition Attacks
Senate Leadership Fund ran satirical ad calling Jackson a 'freak' with 'two kids with his cousin'.
## Jackson's Accusations
Jackson accused Collins of profiting from Iran war and criticized her husband's ties to defense contractors.
## Polling Results
Jackson has 66% chance of winning Senate seat but Collins has overcome past polling disadvantages.
## Key takeaway

Troy Jackson's partner Lana Pelletier says Susan Collins targeted her family with personal attacks in Maine Senate race.