Republican Susan Collins falls in Maine stunner to Graham Platner swap-in Troy Jackson

Susan Collins, a Republican senator from Maine seeking a sixth term, faced a reelection challenge from Democrat Troy Jackson. Jackson defeated Collins in the Senate race, giving Democrats a seat in the chamber.

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Part of The 2026 Maine Senate race: Troy Jackson vs. Susan Collins

How each side is putting it

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20 sources
The Boston GlobeLean Left· 14h ago

How Troy Jackson toppled Susan Collins, the ultimate Republican survivor

SalonLeft· 1d ago

Troy Jackson ends Susan Collins’ 30-year reign as Maine Senator

Honolulu Star-AdvertiserLean Left· 1d ago

Susan Collins falls to Jackson in Maine, ending a three-decade Senate tenure

KIYU 88.1 Galena, AKLean Left· 1d ago

Troy Jackson wins Maine Senate race over Susan Collins, in major coup for Democrats

Ran by 2 outlets· PBS NewsHour, Philadelphia Inquirer
PBS NewsHourLean Left· 1d ago

Democrat Troy Jackson wins election to U.S. Senate from Maine

Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· 1d ago

Democrat Troy Jackson wins election to U.S. Senate from Maine

Center

6 sources
Ran by 3 outlets across the spectrum· WHDH Boston, InDepthNH
WHDH BostonLean Left· 1d ago

Troy Jackson wins the Maine US Senate race over GOP Sen. Susan Collins in a key Democratic victory

InDepthNHCenter· 1d ago

Troy Jackson wins the Maine US Senate race over GOP Sen. Susan Collins in a key Democratic victory

The HillCenter· 1d ago

Jackson ousts Collins in Maine Senate flip

CBS NewsCenter· 1d ago

Troy Jackson defeats longtime Maine Sen. Susan Collins

NBC BostonCenter· 1d ago

Troy Jackson wins Maine US Senate race over Susan Collins in key Democratic victory

NewsweekCenter· 1d ago

Troy Jackson Beats Susan Collins, Ousting Maine GOP Veteran

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10 sources
The Daily CallerRight· 1d ago

Susan Collins Faces Bruising Defeat To Troy Jackson In Maine Senate Race

Democrat Troy Jackson Unseats Republican Sen. Susan Collins in Maine, Ending Her Bid for a Sixth Term

The Daily SignalRight· 1d ago

Maine Gets New Senate Leadership as Jackson Overthrows Collins

Ran by 2 outlets· Blaze Media, Conservative Review
Blaze MediaRight· 1d ago

Sen. Susan Collins falters after 5 terms in Senate

Conservative ReviewRight· 1d ago

Sen. Susan Collins falters after 5 terms in Senate

Breitbart NewsRight· 1d ago

Democrat Troy Jackson Snags Maine U.S. Senate Seat Long Held by GOP's Susan Collins

Other outlets

International, entertainment and tech outlets, by their rating. Not counted in the bar above. How we count coverage

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2 articles
Al JazeeraLean Left· 1d ago

Democrat Troy Jackson wins Maine US Senate seat in blow to Republicans

The GuardianLean Left· 1d ago

Democrat Troy Jackson defeats Susan Collins to win Maine US Senate seat in blow to Republicans

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The story so far

3 developments
  1. Nov 3Susan Collins faces major test as Troy Jackson seeks to flip Maine Senate seat
  2. Nov 3Only lean-left coverage:Live Results: Maine Senate midterm election
  3. Nov 4Troy Jackson wins the Maine US Senate race over GOP Sen. Susan Collins in a key Democratic victory

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