In a high-stakes showdown, Republican Senator Susan Collins of Maine will face a Trump-backed challenger, Lisa Scott, in the state's 2024 primary election. This contest marks a crucial test of former President Donald Trump's influence within the Republican Party, as Collins was one of the seven Senate Republicans to vote to convict Trump in his 2021 impeachment trial. With Trump actively supporting Scott, Collins' ability to maintain her seat will be closely watched as a gauge of the party's willingness to defy the former president's endorsement. The outcome of this primary election will have significant implications for the future of the Republican Party and its relationship with Trump.
Cassidy voted to convict Trump during his 2021 impeachment, faces Trump-backed challenger in test of president's pull.
