Troy Jackson wins 2026 Maine Senate election, ousting Susan Collins and flipping seat for Democrats

TL;DR

Democrat Troy Jackson defeated GOP Sen. Susan Collins in Maine's Senate race.
Jackson, a former Maine Senate President, was chosen as the Democratic nominee after the initial nominee withdrew.
Jackson billed himself as a champion of the working class.
Collins had served five terms and had a history of breaking with President Trump.
Jackson focused on Collins' support for Justice Brett Kavanaugh and the overturning of the federal right to abortion.
The projected victory occurred amidst other unexpected Democratic flips in competitive races.

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