From Slate Magazine · Jim Newell · · 1m 50s
Senate Democrats' Path to Control
Maine Senate race could decide Democrats' Senate control with Susan Collins as key hurdle.
In brief
Maine Senate race could decide Democrats' Senate control with Susan Collins as key hurdle. Maine Senate race between Troy Jackson and Susan Collins determines if Democrats regain Senate majority. Originally reported by Slate Magazine.
Senate map shifts
Maine Senate race could decide Democrats' Senate control with Susan Collins as key hurdle.
Schumer's January plan
Schumer claimed he had 'the last piece of the puzzle' to retake Senate majority through Alaska, Ohio, North Carolina, and Maine.
Maine race dynamics
Troy Jackson leads Susan Collins by 1 point in polling but with significant variation between polls.
Collins' strong position
Susan Collins outperforms her polls in Maine Senate race despite Jackson's lead.
Why Democrats struggle
Jackson faces Susan fucking Collins and Democratic candidate drama from Gov. Janet Mills.
Schumer's leadership
Schumer will remain Senate leader as long as he runs for re-election.
Trump's political moves
Trump criticized Chris LaCivita and James Blair for pro-Russian consulting in Balkans.
Annie Andrews
Trump nicknamed South Carolina Democratic Senate candidate Annie Andrews 'Annie Trannie'.
Thom Tillis
Tillis called confirming Pete Hegseth as Defense secretary his 'biggest regret'.
Trump's Iran policy
Trump stated he would not attack Iran before November 3rd midterm elections.
Ken Paxton leaks
Ken Paxton's private comments about GOP candidate numbers and economic issues leaked.
Senate debates
Georgia, Maine, and Michigan Senate debates showed clear race dynamics.
2026 midterms
2026 midterms could determine Senate control with Maine as critical state.
Schumer's path
Schumer needs four Senate seats to regain majority but faces minimal competition.
Maine race stakes
Maine Senate race could be Democrats' biggest hurdle to Senate control.
What happens next
Maine Senate race outcome will determine if Democrats regain Senate control.
The one thing
Maine Senate race between Troy Jackson and Susan Collins determines if Democrats regain Senate majority.
