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Nov 4 · Democrat Troy Jackson defeats Republican Sen. Susan Collins in Maine, flipping the Senate seat she has held since 1997
Straight Arrow News: Democrat Troy Jackson unseats Susan Collins, flipping Maine Senate seat
Grade A (100/100). Article: Jackson's win, his victory speech, the AP call and count, Collins's concession and how Jackson replaced Platner as the nominee
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Splits: Article: Jackson's win, his victory speech, the AP call and count, Collins's concession and how Jackson replaced Platner as the nominee
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