Troy Jackson defeats Susan Collins in Maine, notching major pickup for Democrats
Headline from Washington Examiner · First reported Nov 3, 6:41 PM ET () · Updated Nov 4, 1:47 AM ET · 14 sources, 16 articles
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Democrat Troy Jackson has defeated Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) in Maine, ending her three-decade career in Washington in one of the most hotly contested races of the 2026 election. Collins, a Republican finishing her fifth term in the Senate, called Jackson to concede the race on Tuesday night. The…
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