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WATCH: Democrat Troy Jackson speaks after Maine Sen. Susan Collins concedes

WATCH: Democrat Troy Jackson speaks after Maine Sen. Susan Collins concedes

Also reported by CBS News

Summary

Democrat Troy Jackson won Maine’s U.S. Senate election, defeating Republican incumbent Susan Collins. The Associated Press called the race at 1:02 a.m. EST after Collins conceded; Jackson will succeed her and serve in the Senate.

Key Facts

  • Jackson is a former president of the Maine Senate.
  • He became the Democratic nominee in July after primary winner Graham Platner dropped out.
  • Collins was seeking a sixth term.
  • The Associated Press declared Jackson the winner at 1:02 a.m. EST.
  • Collins conceded to Jackson before the AP call.
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