Susan Collins Courts the Middle as Troy Jackson Rallies the Left in Maine Senate Race

In Maine’s tight Senate race, Republican Susan Collins is appealing to the middle while progressive challenger Troy Jackson seeks to energize the left.

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Susan Collins Courts the Middle as Troy Jackson Rallies the Left in Maine Senate Race

Republican Senator Susan Collins is focusing her final appeal in Maine’s closely contested Senate race on voters in the political middle.

Her progressive challenger, Troy Jackson, is taking a different approach, seeking to energize voters on the left.

Competing visits by Ocasio-Cortez and Manchin highlight the contrasting political strategies shaping the contest.

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