Young voters gathered at a bar in Portland, Maine, to follow the 2026 US midterm election results, celebrating as Democrats secured control of the Senate and made major gains across the country.
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The celebrations came as Democrat Troy Jackson defeated longtime Republican Senator Susan Collins in Maine, ending her bid for a sixth term. Jackson, 58, a former state Senate president and fifth-generation logger, campaigned on the rising cost of living, particularly housing and healthcare.
His victory was another significant gain for Democrats in a state where Collins had survived several tough re-election battles.
For some young voters, the results marked an emotional turning point after years of political frustration.
