Maine’s data center revolt will decide who controls the Senate

Summary
ABC News’ Jay O’Brien talks to Maine Senate candidates Troy Jackson (D) and Sen. Republican Senator Susan Collins from Maine is seeking a sixth term in the US Senate where she will face Democratic candidate Troy Jackson. Covered by 5 outlets: 4 lean left, 1 are centre.
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'One of these moments': Morning Joe panel flags Susan Collins' big blunder at worst time
An MS NOW panel on "Morning Joe" marveled over a highly controversial ad by Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME), in which she recruited a local news anchor to say that Democratic opponent Troy Jackson essentially had too working-class of a background to be a senator. Former Sen. Claire...
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Maine’s data center revolt will decide who controls the Senate
Maine Sen. Susan Collins, a Republican, was midway through defending her record during the final debate of the midterms when an audience member cut her short. "I'm terrified," a man shouted. "AI data centers are destroying our climate. They are poisoning our water." Collins...
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Susan Collins is a champion for broadband connectivity, and for Maine
“Collins has a proven record of bridging the political divide to get things done.”
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Letter: Troy Jackson won’t be nearly as effective as Susan Collins
“I think a vote for Mr. Jackson is a vote for Mr. Irrelevant.”
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Troy Jackson sought Janet Mills’ backing after telling Susan Collins ‘shut up,’ source says
The reachout came after the governor had said consistently “for months” that she “was open to a conversation with Troy,” the source said.
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WATCH: Maine’s loggers and fishermen speak up about tariffs and higher diesel costs
ABC News’ Jay O’Brien talks to Maine Senate candidates Troy Jackson (D) and Sen. Susan Collins (R), as well as to fishermen and loggers impacted by tariffs placed on machinery imported from Canada.
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Susan Collins, Republican senator from Maine seeking sixth term in 2026 midterm elections
Republican Senator Susan Collins from Maine is seeking a sixth term in the US Senate where she will face Democratic candidate Troy Jackson.




