Democrat Troy Jackson defeats Sen. Susan Collins in Maine

Democrat Troy Jackson won the U.S. Senate election in Maine on Nov. 3, defeating five-term Republican incumbent Susan Collins. Final results showed Jackson receiving 52.4% of the vote, or 275,827 ballots, compared to 47.5% for Collins, who secured 249,814 votes.

The election concludes a campaign that saw Jackson, a former president of the Maine state Senate and a fifth-generation logger, enter the race in late July 2026. He replaced the initial Democratic nominee, Graham Platner, following allegations of sexual assault against the candidate.

Collins, who has served in the Senate since 1997 and was the longest-serving Republican woman in the chamber, conceded the race on election night. Reflecting on her tenure, she stated that serving the people of Maine has been the honor of her life and expressed pride in her accomplishments over the past 30 years.

Throughout the campaign, candidates addressed economic issues such as housing and healthcare costs, as well as the voting record of the incumbent, including her 2018 vote to confirm Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh.

In his victory remarks, Jackson credited his supporters for the outcome. He stated that he intends to fight for families in Washington, D.C., adding that the result represents a victory for working people.