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July 31, 2026

Kissin' Cousins: All in the Family in Maine

Timothy Birdnow

And here it's not even in Arkansas.

Report: Maine Democrat Troy Jackson, Longtime Partner Are Second Cousins with 2 Children

This article maddenly uses the term "partner" which is liberal speak. In fact it's his common-law wife (even if Maine doesn't formally recognize that) or live-in girlfriend if you prefer.

From the article:

The Maine Wire reported that Jackson, the former Maine Senate president tapped last week to challenge Republican Sen. Susan Collins, and his longtime partner are related by blood. The outlet said the two are second cousins and have two children together.

Robinson identified the partner as Lana Pelletier. He reported that she and Jackson share a set of great-grandparents, citing genealogical records. Both are from Allagash, a small town in Aroostook County. The two have never legally married, and Maine does not recognize common-law marriage.

The relationship could carry consequences for how Jackson reports his finances. Under Senate rules, candidates and members must file detailed disclosures covering their own income, assets, and liabilities, along with those of a spouse. Because Jackson and Pelletier never wed, it is not clear whether his disclosures would have to account for her finances the way Collins’ filings account for her husband.

I don't know about the financial disclosure matter, but this is still just a bit creepy. Imagine if this were a Republican candidate; the jokes would be coming fast and furious on all of the late-night comedy shows.

And a man who puts it to his own family is a man who will put it to the voters.

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