The ever evolving Maine Senate race takes another surprising turn

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ALLAGASH, ME — Maine Senate candidate Troy Jackson reportedly converted to Islam as a way to evade criticism for hooking up with his cousin.

Jackson said Islam is "totally what he believes in" after learning it's normal for them to marry their cousins.

"Heck, we're not even married, but I guess that's not good enough for those Christian types," Jackson said. "Fortunately, them Muslims are totally cool with it."

Jackson said he got the idea after realizing Minnesota Representative Ilhan Omar had quite the saucy affair with her brother and no one batted an eye.

"Looks like I finally put this scandal to bed," Jackson said, relieved. "My cousin, too."