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Maine's closely watched Senate race could decide the balance of power

Maine Public | By Steve Mistler,
Leila Fadel
Published October 6, 2026 at 4:49 AM EDT

Voters in Maine could help decide who will control the Senate in next month's midterm elections. Republican incumbent Susan Collins is hoping to fend off challenger Democrat Troy Jackson.

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Steve Mistler
Leila Fadel
Leila Fadel is a host of Morning Edition, as well as NPR's morning news podcast Up First.
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