Maine’s closely watched Senate race has drawn sharp contrast between the incumbent Republican senator and a Democratic challenger with deep ties to state politics. The election pits a veteran lawmaker with a history of bipartisan deals against a former legislative leader seeking to shift the balance in Washington. With control of the chamber hanging in the balance, voters face a choice between experience and a push for progressive change. The outcome could reshape national policy priorities for years to come.
Maine's Senate election pits incumbent Republican Sen. Susan Collins against Democratic former state Senate President Troy Jackson.