Democrat Troy Jackson unseated Republican Sen. Susan Collins in Maine's U.S. Senate race
Democrat Troy Jackson, a former Maine state lawmaker and logger, defeated Republican Sen. Susan Collins in Tuesday’s Senate election, flipping the seat to Democrats. The victory ended Collins’ 30-year Senate career. Collins conceded before the Associated Press called the race, Maine Public reported. Spending by the two sides totaled at least $224 million, a record, the outlet said.
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NBC News reported that Democrat Troy Jackson, who once served in Maine’s Legislature and worked as a logger, unseated Republican Sen. Susan Collins in the state’s U.S. Senate race, ending her three-decade tenure and giving Democrats a seat in their majority. Collins conceded early Wednesday before the Associated Press called the race, Maine Public reported; Jackson declared victory, WGME reported. Collins had been seeking a sixth term. Jackson had roughly 100 days between becoming the Democratic nominee and Election Day, MS NOW reported; Maine Public said his campaign began in late July. NBC News reported Jackson became the nominee after Graham Platner dropped out. Jackson made a working-class appeal as a former logger from northern Maine and shared Aroostook County with Collins. Maine Public said spending by both sides totaled at least $224 million, a record.
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- NBC News — Troy Jackson defeats Susan Collins in Maine Senate race, boosting Democrats’ majority bid
- National Public Radio — Democrat Troy Jackson wins Maine Senate race over Republican Susan Collins : NPR
- MS NOW — Democrat Troy Jackson defeats Susan Collins in 2026 Maine Senate race
- The New York Times — How Troy Jackson Defeated Susan Collins in Maine, Ending Her 30 Year Senate Career - The New York Times
- wgme.com — Troy Jackson declares victory in Maine Senate race as Senator Susan Collins concedes
- mainepublic.org — Susan Collins concedes to Troy Jackson in Maine Senate race | Maine Public
Verifier’s note
NBC News, NPR, MS NOW, WGME, Maine Public, and The New York Times all report that Troy Jackson defeated Susan Collins in Maine’s Senate race. Their reports are dated November 4, 2026, consistent with the proposed event’s timing.