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‘It Is Never Enough’: Susan Collins Couldn’t Outrun Trump • Nov. 4, 2026, 4:57 PM ET (New York Times)
How Troy Jackson Defeated Susan Collins in Maine, Ending Her 30 Year Senate Career • Nov. 4, 2026, 11:50 AM ET (New York Times)
Troy Jackson’s Chances of Beating Susan Collins—What Final Maine Polls Show • Nov. 3, 2026, 5:00 AM ET (Newsweek)
Collins vs. Jackson Maine Senate race could go to ranked-choice runoff • Nov. 2, 2026, 5:03 AM ET (USA Today)
Susan Collins Is Always Keeping Score • Oct. 31, 2026, 10:29 AM ET (New York Times)

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Also Known As Susan Margaret Collins
Born December 7, 1952 (age 73) • Caribou • Maine
Title / Office United States Senate (1997-), United States
Political Affiliation Republican Party
Role In 2026 U.S. midterm elections

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