AUGUSTA, Maine — NewsRadio WGAN’s Matt Gagnon is projecting Democrat Troy Jackson as the winner in Maine’s U.S. Senate contest over five-term Republican incumbent Susan Collins. However, official race calls and final ballot tallies remain pending.
According to preliminary data and WGAN analysis, Jackson, the Senate President and former logger from Allagash, built a decisive lead powered by strong turnout across northern and working-class communities.
Projection vs. Official Declaration
While network projections indicate a path to victory for Jackson, state election officials and major news services continue to process ballots from municipalities across Maine. Under Maine law, election results remain unofficial until final tabulations are certified by the Secretary of State’s office.
Voters and listeners can follow real-time precinct results, interactive vote maps, and live updates directly at www.maineelectionnight.com.
Economic Message Drives Turnout
Throughout his campaign, Jackson prioritized kitchen-table economic issues, emphasizing healthcare access, protections for Maine’s natural resource industries, and infrastructure investments for rural towns.
Speaking to supporters in Augusta following WGAN’s projection, Jackson framed the early figures as a testament to working families across the state: “Whether you live in the St. John Valley or downtown Portland, this campaign was built around making sure every Mainer gets a fair shot.”
If the projected outcome holds through the official tally, it will mark the end of Senator Susan Collins’ nearly 30-year tenure in the U.S. Senate.
Follow real-time vote totals and live coverage online at www.maineelectionnight.com, and tune in to NewsRadio WGAN on 560 AM and 98.5 FM for continuous election updates.
