Jordan Wood
Former Candidate, U.S. Senate (ME) · Democratic · Maine
Jordan Wood is a former congressional chief of staff and anti-corruption advocate from Bristol who sought the 2026 Democratic replacement nomination for U.S. Senate before dropping out in July 2026 and endorsing Troy Jackson.
Profile last updated Oct 24, 2026 · Center Field Politics
Summary
A reform-focused operative-turned-candidate who made a third bid of the cycle in the Platner-replacement field, then exited and backed Jackson.
Recent Action
Dropped out of the Democratic special nominating contest in July 2026 after Jackson secured majority delegate support, and endorsed him.
Where They Stand
Stances on the issues many voters care most about. Where a candidate has not given a clear answer we mark it "Mixed / Partial" or "Unclear" rather than guess. Positions are drawn from official records and bias-labeled news sources; they are descriptive only and are never scored.
Environment—Supports3
Climate protections and regulation versus fewer climate-related regulations on industry.
Campaign backs clean-energy investment and climate action.
Healthcare—Supports3
Expanding healthcare coverage for all versus expanding market-based, private insurance.
Supports universal coverage and interest-free student-loan-style affordability reforms across family costs.
Second Amendment—Supports3
New firearm regulations versus no new firearm regulations.
Supports expanded background checks.
Immigration—Supports3
Pathways to citizenship versus a closed-border approach.
Backs comprehensive reform with legal pathways.
Roe v. Wade—Supports3
Protecting access to abortion versus restricting access to abortion.
Supports federal abortion-rights protections.
National Security—Unclear3
Whether diplomacy or military strength should be the primary national-security priority.
No documented public position on U.S. military action against Iran in the current snapshot.
Party Loyalty
No voting record yet; loyalty cannot be measured.
Follow the Money
Raised $3.1M for the 2026 cycle. Outside influence read: low; opacity proxy 0%.
Total raised (cycle 2026): $3,098,912 · Outside influence: Low
On the 2026 Ballot
2026 Maine U.S. Senate Debate (NEWS CENTER Maine / Maine Public / Portland Press Herald)
RecordedFourth and final debate, held before a live audience; topics included Trump-aligned votes, “dark money,” Supreme Court reform, and gun policy.
2026 Maine U.S. Senate Debate (WABI/WAGM)
RecordedThird of four debates; Collins and Jackson clashed over energy and heating costs, health-care fraud, campaign-finance transparency, and Canadian tariffs.
2026 Maine U.S. Senate Debate (WMTW)
RecordedSecond of four scheduled debates; Collins and Jackson sparred over Collins’ ties to Trump, tariffs, and the rising cost of living in Maine.