Troy Jackson defeats Susan Collins in Maine, dealing another blow to GOP

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Jackson wins Maine Senate race after Collins concedes

Democrat Troy Jackson won Maine’s U.S. Senate race against Republican Susan Collins, ending her bid for a sixth term. WJAR reported that Jackson declared victory early Wednesday after Collins conceded, and WYFF also reported her concession. NBC News said it projected Jackson as the winner, while dailygazette.com reported that the Associated Press had not yet called the race. The sources do not give vote totals.