Democrat Troy Jackson defeats Susan Collins to win Maine US Senate seat in blow to Republicans
Summary
Democrat Troy Jackson defeated Republican Senator Susan Collins in Maine’s 2026 Senate race, ending her nearly three decades in the Senate. Jackson campaigned on economic issues and argued Collins supported President Donald Trump’s agenda; Collins presented herself as an independent senator who had delivered federal funding for Maine.Key Facts
- Jackson is a 58-year-old former Maine Senate president and lumberjack.
- Collins had served in the U.S. Senate since 1997.
- The race was one of Democrats’ most sought-after Senate pickup opportunities, according to the article.
- Jackson criticized Collins for key votes, including her vote to confirm Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh.
- Collins said Jackson lacked the experience to deliver for Maine and emphasized her record of bringing federal funds to the state.
- The article says high fuel and heating-oil costs and federal tariffs affected voters and industries in Maine.
- Graham Platner withdrew as the first Democratic nominee after scandals, including an allegation of sexual assault and rape that he denied.
- Jackson had 101 days to campaign after winning a special convention to replace Platner.
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