Susan Collins Faces Troy Jackson in Maine Senate Race
Tariffs have become the race's central issue as Jackson argues Collins has not done enough to shield Maine industries from Trump’s trade war.
- On Tuesday, Maine Republican Sen. Susan Collins faces Democrat Troy Jackson in a critical Senate race as Democrats seek a net gain of four seats to secure majority control of the U.S. Senate.
- President Donald Trump's trade war has strained Maine's forestry and tourism sectors, with forest product exports dropping 20% and causing significant job losses that dominate the campaign.
- Collins touts her seniority to secure tariff exemptions, while Jackson, a former Maine Senate president, argues she has failed to adequately protect local industries from federal trade levies.
- Polls close at 8 p.m. eastern standard time, with ranked-choice voting potentially required if neither candidate reaches 50% of the vote, meaning results could take several days.
- The race serves as a referendum on Trump's unpopularity in Maine, where Democrats aim to flip the seat and challenge the administration despite ongoing uncertainty over future trade negotiations.
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