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Collins is the longtime incumbent in the Senate race that Jackson's nomination sets up.

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Maine Democrats selected Troy Jackson as their U.S. Senate nominee to face incumbent Susan Collins in November, after Graham Platner withdrew. The AP roundup also covered lawsuits challenging President Trump's tariffs and several international and domestic events.

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Susan M. Collins R · ME · SEN
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Susan M. Collins
R · ME · SEN

Republican incumbent Jackson will challenge for Maine's U.S. Senate seat

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Democratic U.S. Senate nominee in Maine

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Donald Trump
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President whose administration announced tariffs challenged by small businesses

Former Democratic Senate nominee who withdrew from the race

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Maine Democrats Choose Troy Jackson to Face Susan Collins

Maine Democrats selected Troy Jackson as their Senate nominee to face Susan Collins in November. Center outlets frame the contest as potentially affecting Senate control and include claims from both campaigns. Right-leaning outlets foreground Collins’ campaign criticism of Jackson and contrast their records, without a response from Jackson or his campaign.

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