Troy Jackson defeats longtime Maine Sen. Susan Collins
Summary
Democrat Troy Jackson defeated Republican Sen. Susan Collins in Maine’s Senate race, CBS News projected. The result gives Democrats a key pickup as they seek to win control of the Senate.Key Facts
- Jackson, 58, previously served as president of the Maine state Senate and is a fifth-generation logger.
- Maine Democrats selected Jackson as their nominee in July after their initial nominee, Graham Platner, withdrew following an allegation of sexual assault.
- Collins, 73, was seeking a sixth Senate term.
- Collins highlighted her influence in the Senate and questioned Jackson’s legislative effectiveness.
- Jackson criticized Collins for not opposing President Donald Trump strongly enough and focused on her support for Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh.
- The article says the projected result adds pressure on Republicans as they try to retain their Senate majority.
- The article cites the war in Iran and high fuel prices as factors that have put more Republican-held seats in play.
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