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Maine’s U.S. Senate race is turning into a fiery battle as Democrat Troy Jackson, a former Senate president and logger, takes on GOP incumbent Susan Collins. After replacing controversial dropout Graham Platner, Jackson is facing a fierce campaign that tries to paint him as Platner 2.0 — a progressive “Augusta insider” — while Collins’ team hammers his record. Jackson counters by zeroing in on Collins’ loyalty to Trump, highlighting her 95% voting alignment with him. He’s pushing his own agenda: universal healthcare, fair taxes, and workers’ rights. Meanwhile, Republicans are outspending Democrats heavily, airing ads linking Jackson to Platner and dredging up past controversies to sway moderates. Democrats respond by attacking Collins’ judicial votes — including her Kavanaugh support and abortion rights stance — and accusing her of being too entrenched in Washington. The stakes? Control of the Senate. The battle? Already in full swing.

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