Troy Jackson Flips Maine Senate Seat By Defeating Susan Collins

Published 21h ago · Latest report 25m ago · Election

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Democrat Troy Jackson defeated longtime Republican Senator Susan Collins in a major Maine Senate upset.

Democrat Troy Jackson defeated longtime Republican incumbent Susan Collins in Maine, capturing a pivotal Senate seat that had been under GOP control for nearly five decades. Collins called her challenger to concede the fiercely contested contest, concluding five terms in Washington. The pickup provides a critical victory for Democrats during the midterm elections.

The backgroundSusan Collins served five terms in the chamber before losing her seat.
The successionTroy Jackson secured the nomination after the previous candidate stepped aside during the cycle.

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Senate control hangs on tight margins, making every single seat pickup vital for both parties as voters decide legislative power.

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Multiple news organizations project that Democrat Troy Jackson has defeated incumbent Republican Senator Susan Collins in Maine, picking up a key seat for his party.

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