Collins Blames Trump Backlash for Maine Senate LossVoters Reject Collins Despite Her Claims of IndependenceMaine Voters Sweep Out Collins in Trump Backlash
Republican Sen. Susan Collins lost her Maine seat to Democrat Troy Jackson on November 3. She said voters overlooked her breaks with President Donald Trump.Maine voters elected Democrat Troy Jackson over Republican Sen. Susan Collins on November 3. Collins blamed a backlash against President Donald Trump, while her record included pivotal support for parts of his agenda.Republican Sen. Susan Collins lost to Democrat Troy Jackson on November 3 after five terms representing Maine. Collins said voters failed to recognize her history of diverging from President Donald Trump.