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In a competitive Maine Senate race, women voters could be the deciders

NPR · Aug 10, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC

The race between Susan Collins and Troy Jackson is one of this year's most high-profile Senate contests. To win, both candidates will need support from an especially powerful voting bloc: Maine women.

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