Maine's Susan Collins Loses Her Bid for a Sixth Senate Term
The Republican senator had been a top Democratic target in a state President Trump has never won.
Maine Republican Sen. Susan Collins has lost her bid for a sixth term, according to Just the News. Collins had been one of the top targets for Democrats in this election cycle. She was the only Republican senator representing a state that President Donald Trump has never won.
Why it matters Every Senate seat counts toward the balance of power in Washington, so a race like this draws attention well beyond one state. Collins held an unusual position as a Republican serving in a state the president hasn't carried, which is why Democrats focused on her seat. Her loss changes who represents Maine in the Senate after a long tenure.
What to watch Look for official results and confirmation of who will take the seat. Also watch for how the outcome affects the overall makeup of the Senate in the months ahead.
Source: Just the News
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- Just the News · Nov 4, 2026
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