Big upset in Maine during midterm elections

Upset in Maine, Democrat Troy Jackson unseating five-term Republican Senator Susan Collins, ending her nearly three-decade run in the U.S. Senate. So Fox's Kaylee Schuyler is joining us live from Portland, Maine. Kaylee, good morning to you. What's been reaction there from Maine? Good morning. Hey there, Elise. So I was at Troy Jackson's election night HQ until early this morning and hundreds upon hundreds of people were there to cheer him on as he gave his victory speech and to say they were excited is almost an understatement. I think it's the most maybe one of the most unexpected political moments of my life. It's been a very long time coming, about 30 years and better late than never. Susan Collins has dismissed us since at least 2015. We finally have Senator Troy Jackson fight for us. There were a lot of twists and turns in the Senate race. Jackson became the nominee in July after Democrat Graham Plattner dropped out of the race following a series of controversies. Jackson had 101 days to campaign. His message focused on shaking things up after decades of Collins representing Maine in the Senate. Jackson saying his loyalty would be to Mainers and not D.C. On the campaign trail, he consistently tied Senator Collins to President Trump, and last night he thanked all of his supporters, telling them he would fight for them every day in the Senate. We've been in this 101 days and, you know, I've known from the start this wasn't about Troy Jackson. It was about changing the world that we know is wrong and, you know, making a life better for all of us. Collins is one of the most senior Republicans in the Senate. She campaigned as an independent thinker, saying she votes against her party more than any other senator. I've been talking to voters for the better part of the last month and a half here in Maine and many wanted to give her a sixth term believing she could work with Democrats and Republicans. Last night, Collins said in a statement quote. It has been the honor of my life to serve the people of Maine and the United States Senate. I'm proud of all I've been able to accomplish for our state and for our country in the past 30 years. Collins called Jackson to congratulate him and She says she will be working with this team to make sure it's a smooth transition. Elise. Yeah, Kaylee, certainly a historic night for us here in Georgia and one there in Maine as well. A lot of changes happening. I feel like I don't know about you, Kaylee, but it's like at the end of this now we can all kind of breathe. The political ads are wrapping up and look at you in one of the most beautiful picturesque scenes I think we've seen from a reporter today. I mean, that is absolutely stunning where you are. I know we're having the most beautiful day. I can't believe this is the weather we're having in Portland in, you know, basic almost mid-November at this point, or I guess it's still early November. I don't even know what day or week it is at this point, at least. We've been on the campaign trail for a while. But yeah, I think a lot of people are breathing a sigh of relief this morning. You know, people, voters have been complaining to me about the ads. I think a lot of people have been on edge just to see what's going to happen. So, you know, we have had a lot of people out and about this morning. I've heard people on their morning walks again because we're We're in a beautiful spot just talking about the results. results last night. Well, what an interesting night that it turned out to be. Fox's Kaylee Schuyler live for us there in beautiful Portland, Maine. So thank you for the report and thank you for the beautiful view you gave us today, Kaylee. We appreciate it.