Maine Senate race: Democrats poised to nominate Troy Jackson to challenge Susan Collins

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The report includes the candidates’ competing arguments, campaign criticism and assessments from people aligned with different sides. It offers substantial analysis of the race but does not include a direct interview with Collins in this article.

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• ▸Framing — Frames the nomination as a consequential contest while discussing challenges for Jackson and strengths Collins may cite.