# Trump’s GOP is dead

> Maine senator Susan Collins loses to Democrat Troy Jackson, signaling Trump’s GOP is dead.
- Title: Trump’s GOP is dead · The Boston Globe | Shortify
- Summary: Maine senator Susan Collins loses to Democrat Troy Jackson, signaling Trump’s GOP is dead. Maine senator Susan Collins lost to Democrat Troy Jackson, showing…
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- Source: The Boston Globe — https://bostonglobe.com/2026/11/04/opinion/troy-jackson-chris-pappas-blue-wave-anti-trump-sentiment
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- Topics: susan collins, troy jackson, maine senate, democrat, republican, trump, senate election, news, local
## Susan Collins loses Senate seat
Susan Collins, the five-term Republican senator from Maine, lost her Senate seat to Democrat Troy Jackson.
## Collins’ last election victory
In 2020, Collins won despite every poll showing her trailing Democrats going into Election Day.
## Collins’ moderate Republican image
Collins presented herself as a moderate Republican willing to work with Trump when it benefited Mainers.
## Collins’ vote on Kavanaugh
Voters cited Collins’ vote to confirm Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh as a turning point.
## Protests against Collins
Protests erupted after an ICE agent shot a man in Biddeford, with people shouting 'Vote her out!'

> Vote her out!
## Chris Pappas wins New Hampshire Senate seat
Chris Pappas defeated Republican John E. Sununu in New Hampshire Senate race.
## Pappas’ campaign strategy
Pappas ran a safe, boring campaign focused on corruption and tax cuts, avoiding controversial issues.
## Sununu’s campaign weaknesses
Sununu faced baggage including impeachment and securities fraud charges, making him an uncharismatic candidate.
## Key takeaway

Maine senator Susan Collins lost to Democrat Troy Jackson, showing Trump’s GOP is dead.