Global Politics Report Editorial
How Troy Jackson Defeated Susan Collins in Maine, Ending Her 30 Year Senate Career
Troy Jackson, a former Democratic state lawmaker, upset Senator Susan Collins, a Republican who had served the state for 30 years.
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Source: The New York Times
Politics desk: Congress
Published: Nov. 04, 2026 at 02:55 PM ET
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Original source: The New York Times