{
  "id": 18049919,
  "title": "Polls Close in Maine as Democrats Make Final Push to Oust Sen. Susan Collins",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/polls-close-in-maine-as-democrats-make-final-push-to-oust-sen-susan",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-04T01:02:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Intercept",
    "slug": "the-intercept-theintercept",
    "url": "https://theintercept.com/2026/11/03/maine-senate-results-jackson-collins/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Maine voters marked the final day of voting in a pivotal Senate race on Tuesday, with incumbent Republican Sen. Susan Collins facing a tough challenge from progressive challenger Troy Jackson. The race could determine control of the Senate chamber, as Maine is one of seven critical states where a Democratic win could flip the majority in Washington. Polls closed at 8 p.m. ET, but Maine's ranked-choice voting system could delay results, potentially causing them to pass midnight. Collins, who has represented Maine since 1997, emphasized her moderate Republican stance and record of securing federal funds for state infrastructure. However, analysis showed her votes aligned closely with President Donald Trump's 90% of the time during his two terms. Despite this, Collins received support from some Democrats in Maine, who prioritized issues like federal investments and moderate policies over party affiliation. Jackson, a relatively unknown candidate just months ago, campaigned on lowering costs for working-class families, expanding healthcare access, and combating the influence of wealthy donors in Washington. His rapid rise in the polls highlights the shift in Maine's political landscape ahead of the election.",
  "summary": "The longtime Republican incumbent is at risk of losing her seat to Troy Jackson, a progressive Democrat who entered the race just over three months ago. The post Polls Close in Maine as Democrats Make Final Push to Oust Sen. Susan Collins appeared first on The Intercept .",
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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."
}