Report: Maine Democratic Senate candidate Troy Jackson has two children with his second cousin

A New York Post report published July 31 alleges that Maine Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Troy Jackson fathered two children with his second cousin, Lana Pelletier, who is also described in the report as Jackson’s long-term partner.

The report says the two sons are adults and characterizes their family relationship as involving a second cousin connection between Jackson and Pelletier. The article presents the claim as newly reported information and does not cite an official court ruling or ethics finding in the material provided.

Jackson’s candidacy places him in an ongoing electoral context in Maine, where candidates and campaigns can face public scrutiny around personal conduct, disclosures, and compliance with state and federal requirements, including any rules tied to candidate filings or ethical obligations.

The New York Post account does not identify an official adjudication resolving the allegation, nor does it provide documentation in the supplied packet. As a result, the claim’s legal or factual status beyond the report cannot be independently verified from the information provided for this write-up.

If the allegation is pursued further by watchdog groups, journalists, or election administrators, the practical questions likely center on what disclosures, if any, were made by Jackson during the candidacy and whether any state or party ethics processes are triggered by the reported facts.

In the absence of a documented official determination in the supplied record, the report should be treated as an allegation. Any response from Jackson, the campaign, or relevant election officials would be a key next development for establishing what is disputed and what is substantiated.