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Democrat Troy Jackson Defeats Susan Collins in Maine Senate Race
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Democrat Troy Jackson won the Maine Senate race against Republican incumbent Susan Collins on Tuesday. This victory flips a Republican seat and expands the Democrats' Senate majority. Jackson focused his campaign on affordability, health care, and workers' rights.
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This election result changes the balance of power in the U.S. Senate by flipping a key seat from Republican to Democratic control.
Key Facts
- Troy Jackson defeated Susan Collins in the Maine Senate election.
- The victory expands the Democrats' newly secured Senate majority.
- Susan Collins was seeking a sixth term in the Senate.