Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) and Democratic candidate for Senate Troy Jackson are seen during their debate in Bangor, Maine, on October 15, 2026. | Charly Triballeau/AFP via Getty Images Democrats won a critical US Senate seat on Tuesday, as Maine Republican Sen. Susan Collins conceded her long-held seat to Democratic challenger Troy Jackson just after midnight. Collins, who has been serving for nearly 30 years, has for years been able to beat back rivals in her increasingly blue state, where residents valued her ability to bring home federal funds and buck her Republican Party when it...
Three things that finally brought down Susan Collins
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Nov 4, 2026 • 3 hours ago
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