Maine voters turn on Susan Collins
The gist
Democrat Troy Jackson defeated Republican Sen. Susan Collins, ending her three-decade Senate tenure.
Her loss leaves New England without a Republican member of Congress.
How it unfolded
- Jan 9, 2026POLITICO reports Trump keeps attacking Collins as she campaigns in a blue state he lost by 7 points in 2024.
- Jun 10, 2026Collins and Democrat Graham Platner win their party nominations in the primary.
- Jul 6, 2026A Politico article reveals sexual assault allegations against Platner, who denies them and drops out of the race.