Troy Jackson Defeats Susan Collins, Wins Maine Senate Seat
Democratic challenger Troy Jackson defeated incumbent Republican Senator Susan Collins in Maine, delivering the state's first Democratic Senate seat since 1995 and bolstering Democrats' bid to regain the Senate majority. Earlier polls had shown Jackson ahead of Collins, with a recent survey giving the Democrat a six-point advantage.
State officials warned that the close margin might trigger Maine's ranked-choice tabulation, potentially postponing the final count for several days. The campaign focused on abortion rights, rising health-care costs and the impact of President Donald Trump's policies on Maine voters.