The key facts

  • Democrats secured control of the Senate in the 2026 midterm elections
  • Troy Jackson defeated Susan Collins, ending her bid for a sixth term
  • Jackson's campaign focused on the rising cost of living, housing, and healthcare

Democratic victory and the end of Collins' sixth term

On US midterm election night, young voters gathered at a bar in Portland, Maine, to follow the results, and celebrated as Democrats secured control of the Senate and achieved major gains across the country. This was reported by Euronews in a video report dated November 4, 2026.

What is known about the winner

The key event for the state was the victory of Democrat Troy Jackson over longtime Republican Senator Susan Collins: her attempt to win a sixth consecutive term ended in defeat. Jackson, 58, previously served as president of the state senate and, according to Euronews, is a fifth-generation logger. His campaign was built on the rising cost of living — above all, housing and healthcare expenses.

Significance of the result

Jackson's victory marked another notable success for Democrats in a state where Collins had previously weathered several difficult reelection campaigns. For some young voters, whose words are quoted by Euronews, the election results became an emotional turning point after years of political disillusionment — one attendee described the mood as 'a feeling of redemption.' Beyond this, the report contains no details about the distribution of Senate seats or results in other states.