Read · November 4, 2026
Democrat Troy Jackson defeats Republican Sen. Susan Collins in Maine, flipping the Senate seat she has held since 1997
Democrat Troy Jackson defeated Republican Sen. Susan Collins in Maine's Senate race, flipping a seat Collins has held since 1997. Jackson, a former logger and state Senate president, became the Democratic nominee in July after Graham Platner left the race. Collins conceded before the race was called.
- From the LeftNBC News: Troy Jackson defeats GOP Sen. Susan Collins in Maine, padding Democrats’ majority
NBC recaps the debates, Collins's record and Jackson's late entry after Graham Platner's exit.
Grade: C (76/100). Mixes in the reporter's opinion.
- CenterStraight Arrow News: Democrat Troy Jackson unseats Susan Collins, flipping Maine Senate seat
SAN quotes Jackson's victory speech and gives the count: 53.8% with 86% of votes in.
Grade: A (100/100). No problems found.
- From the RightThe Daily Caller: Susan Collins Faces Bruising Defeat To Troy Jackson In Maine Senate Race
The Caller gives NBC's count and revisits Platner's exit and Jackson's personal life.
Grade: C (76/100). Mixes in the reporter's opinion.
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