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Troy Jackson leads Sen. Susan Collins in new poll
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Key Points:
- A new University of New Hampshire poll shows former Maine Senate President Troy Jackson leading incumbent U.S. Sen. Susan Collins 49% to 46% in a potential general election matchup, though the margin is just outside the poll's error range.
- Jackson is the favorite heading into the Democratic nominating convention after securing the support of most delegates and gaining an endorsement from former candidate Dan Kleban, who suspended his campaign.
- Maine's Senate race is gaining national attention as one of four key toss-up states, alongside Alaska, Iowa, and Ohio, that could determine control of the U.S. Senate next year.
- Republicans currently hold a 53-47 majority in the Senate, with Democrats needing to gain four seats to take control, relying on Vice President JD Vance's tie-breaking vote if the chamber splits 50-50.
