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Troy Jackson wins Maine Senate race over Susan Collins, in major coup for Democrats November 4, 20261:02 AM ET

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Troy Jackson speaks at the Bangor Cross Insurance Center on July 24, 2026 in Bangor, Maine. Ashley L. Conti for NPR hide caption

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Troy Jackson has defeated Republican incumbent Susan Collins for U.S. Senate in Maine, according to a race call by the Associated Press, a crucial victory for Democrats in their push to win back the Senate majority.