By Nancy Beal

“It’s still exploratory, but we will be announcing at some point in the future.” 

That was the response from former state senator Troy Jackson when asked if he was formally announcing his run for the governor’s office next year. The question, from Washington County Democratic Committee Chairperson Lisa Marin, was asked on April 26, while Jackson was speaking before a group of about 40 people in the East Machias municipal building.