Defying Gop Slide, Collins Is Re-Elected ; Senator's Bipartisan Image Propels Her to a Resounding Win Over Tom Allen Despite Democratic National Victory.

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Republican U.S. Sen. Susan Collins rode an image of bipartisanship and moderation to victory Tuesday, soundly defeating Democratic U.S. Rep. Tom Allen to win a third six-year term.

With 60 percent of precincts counted, Collins led by 60 percent to 40 percent (242,288 votes to 164,534 votes).

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Defying Gop Slide, Collins Is Re-Elected ; Senator's Bipartisan Image Propels Her to a Resounding Win Over Tom Allen Despite Democratic National Victory.

"Our nation faces so many serious challenges, and it is going to require working across party lines, putting aside partisan politics and solving problems," Collins said to cheering supporters at the Eastland Park Hotel in Portland after Allen conceded de...

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