Live updates: Maine’s Jackson clinches matchup with Collins as midterms approach; Cyclospora tests Trump admin

The November midterm elections are shaping up to be a tense and tight battle for control of Congress after Maine Democrats chose their nominee to face off against vulnerable incumbent Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine).

Former state Senate President Troy Jackson on Saturday formally clinched the Democratic nod to take on Collins, giving the party just 100 days to quickly turn the tides in the must-win race.

Democrats are favored to win the House, but are slight underdogs to win the Senate this fall, according to the latest forecast from Decision Desk........

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