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Troy Jackson Ousts Susan Collins in Maine, Replacing 30-Year Republican Senator With a Progressive

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Troy Jackson Ousts Susan Collins in Maine, Replacing 30-Year Republican Senator With a Progressive
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The 30-year Senate career of Maine Republican Susan Collins is coming to an end.



The powerful incumbent chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee conceded early Wednesday to Troy Jackson, a progressive challenger who was virtually unknown on the national stage until his rushed elevation as the Democratic replacement candidate just over three months ago.



“A little more than 100 days ago, I stood in front of you at our convention and asked you to put your faith in a logger from Allagash,”

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