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GOP Sen. Collins beats Gideon in hard-fought race in Maine

GOP Sen. Collins beats Gideon in hard-fought race in Maine

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PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Republican U.S. Sen. Susan Collins of Maine has won the hardest-fought race of her career, turning back a challenge by Democrat Sara Gideon.

Collins survived to serve a fifth term following the costliest race in Maine history, one that was pivotal to control of the Senate.

Collins won a majority of first-place votes. That meant no additional tabulation rounds were necessary under Maine’s ranked choice voting system.

Collins is the first U.S. Senator from Maine to win a fifth term.

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