{
  "id": 16806777,
  "title": "Susan Collins vs. Troy Jackson: Candidates' Final Appeal to Voters Compared",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/27/susan-collins-vs-troy-jackson-candidates-final-appeal-to-voters",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-27T22:07:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/susan-collins-vs-troy-jackson-candidates-final-appeal-to-voters-compared-12626943"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In Maine's critical U.S. Senate race, Republican Senator Susan Collins and her Democratic opponent, Troy Jackson, are making their final appeals to voters. The race is a tight contest that could determine the balance of power in the Senate, with a new Marist University poll showing Jackson leading Collins by just 2 points, at 49% to 47%. The poll, conducted among 1,449 registered voters from October 22 to 25, has a margin of error of plus or minus 6.6 percentage points.\n\nBoth candidates have been campaigning across Maine in the final days before Election Day. Collins visited a collision center in Springvale, praising the business's employee-owned model, while Jackson prepared to speak at an event in Freeport alongside other Democratic candidates. Jackson's new ad emphasizes the importance of supporting everyday people, stating Mainers will decide the direction of the country. In response to a controversial ad criticizing Jackson's background, Jackson defended his opponent, stating that Collins delivers for Maine and has the necessary tools to be effective.\n\nWhile polling indicates a competitive race, Jackson holds a slight lead in several recent surveys, including a Marist University poll, a Suffolk University poll, and a Washington Post and George Mason University poll. Despite these numbers, Jackson's chances of victory in prediction markets remain lower than Collins'. The candidates have faced off in four debates throughout the month, discussing topics such as data centers, the economy, and Trump.",
  "summary": "Maine's U.S. Senate race could determine the balance of power in the upper chamber after the midterms.",
  "key_points": [
    "New Marist University poll shows Jackson leading Collins by 2 points, 49% to 47%.",
    "Both candidates campaign across Maine before Election Day."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}