From the Right · Read · November 4, 2026
Nov 4 · Democrat Troy Jackson defeats Republican Sen. Susan Collins in Maine, flipping the Senate seat she has held since 1997
The Daily Caller: Susan Collins Faces Bruising Defeat To Troy Jackson In Maine Senate Race
Grade C (76/100). Article: the result with NBC's count, Collins's concession, Platner's exit and Jackson's nomination and personal life
C: Mixes in the reporter's opinion.
- Adds the reporter's own opinion or claims as fact (minus 24 points): 'Jackson also faced a slew of scandals during his campaign, most notably having children with his second cousin' (the Caller's own label of scandal; no source)
Splits: Article: the result with NBC's count, Collins's concession, Platner's exit and Jackson's nomination and personal life
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