Troy Jackson Beats Susan Collins, Ousting Maine GOP Veteran
Summary
Democrat Troy Jackson defeated Republican Senator Susan Collins in Maine’s U.S. Senate race, according to the article. CNN called the race shortly after 12:15 a.m. ET, and Collins conceded.Key Facts
- Maine was considered a closely contested Senate race and a key Democratic pickup opportunity.
- Collins was the only Republican senator representing a state that Donald Trump lost in 2024.
- Jackson became the Democratic nominee after original nominee Graham Platner withdrew following sexual assault allegations, which he denied.
- Democrats selected Jackson at a snap convention after Platner left the race.
- The campaign focused in part on Collins’ relationship with Trump and her votes on administration priorities.
- Collins voted to advance the One Big Beautiful Bill Act in procedural votes but voted against its final passage.
- Collins initially opposed resolutions limiting Trump’s ability to wage war in Iran, saying they would send the wrong message.
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