Maine's US Senate Race Could Signal Direction of National Politics

In a state known for lobster boats and lighthouses, politics can sometimes be just as rough as the Atlantic waters off its coast. This year, Maine finds itse...

Maine's US Senate Race Could Signal Direction of National Politics
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Maine's US Senate Race Could Signal Direction of National Politics

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In a state known for lobster boats and lighthouses, politics can sometimes be just as rough as the Atlantic waters off its coast. This year, Maine finds itself once again at the center of a Senate battle with national implications. The race is widely viewed as one that could help determine control of the U.S. Senate and provide clues about where American politics is heading.

Republican Sen. Susan Collins, 73, is seeking a sixth term after nearly a quarter-century in office. Her campaign will test whether a longtime moderate Republican can still win in an increasingly polarized political environment.

"If Susan Collins ends up losing this in some way, then that's very likely very bad for the Republicans in the House and in gubernatorial elections across the country and other Senate races," said Matt Gagnon of the Maine Policy Institute. "If she falls, that's not a good sign."

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