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Maine Senate race: Collins and Jackson intensify campaign

Overview

The Maine Senate race between incumbent Republican Susan Collins and Democratic challenger Troy Jackson has entered a critical phase, with recent polling indicating a statistical tie. A Suffolk University poll placed Jackson ahead by 49% to 47%, though the margin remains within the survey’s error.

While Jackson has raised significantly more individual funds—$20.4 million compared to Collins’ $3.9 million in the third quarter of 2026—Republican-aligned groups have maintained an overall spending advantage. Debates have intensified personal and procedural attacks. Collins has criticized Jackson for failing to fulfill promises regarding the release of detailed fundraising information, while Jackson has focused on Collins’ ties to Donald Trump.

In an effort to bolster her image as an independent lawmaker, Collins recently campaigned in Lewiston with former Democratic Senator Joe Manchin. Manchin endorsed Collins, describing her as the “soul of the Senate” and a representative of Maine rather than a partisan figure. To further distance herself from Donald Trump, Collins has highlighted her history of breaking with the Republican platform, including her votes during Trump’s impeachment.

Controversy has also surrounded campaign advertising. Collins publicly called for the removal of a radio advertisement from the Senate Leadership Fund, a Republican-aligned super PAC, which attacked Jackson using personal details about his family. While Collins stated she had no involvement with the ad due to legal restrictions on coordination, the Jackson campaign and his partner have criticized the attacks as undignified.

Entities

Susan Collins · Troy Jackson · Maine · Donald Trump · Henry Elgie

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  • "Troy Jackson claimed Susan Collins votes with Donald Trump 96% of the time."

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    "Susan Collins disputed the 96% voting alignment claim, stating a different study showed a 72% rate."

    Troy Jackson claims Susan Collins votes with Donald Trump 96% of the time, while Susan Collins claims a study shows a 72% rate.

Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 10 sources
    Susan Collins campaigns with Joe Manchin to emphasize independence

    Maine Republican Senator Susan Collins is campaigning with former Democrat Joe Manchin to highlight her bipartisan independence in a tight reelection race against Democrat Troy Jackson.

  2. [POLITICS] 11 sources
    Troy Jackson defends debate outburst against Susan Collins

    Maine Senate candidate Troy Jackson refuses to apologize for telling Senator Susan Collins to ‘shut up’ during a debate after she accused a protester of being his supporter.

  3. [POLITICS] 21 sources
    Susan Collins and Troy Jackson clash in final Maine Senate debate

    During a final Maine Senate debate, Democratic candidate Troy Jackson told Republican incumbent Susan Collins to 'shut up' after a protester interrupted the event to voice concerns about AI data centers.

  4. [POLITICS] 11 sources
    Senate candidates debate key issues in Maine, Georgia, and Iowa

    Republican and Democratic candidates in battleground states like Maine, Georgia, and Iowa are debating key Senate and state offices as midterm elections approach, amid intense campaign spending and media focus.

  5. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Healey and Minogue face off in Massachusetts gubernatorial debate

    Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey and Republican Mike Minogue sparred in their first debate, while Maine Senator Susan Collins and Democrat Troy Jackson faced off in a competitive Senate contest.

  6. [POLITICS] 6 sources
    Maine Senate race intensifies between Collins and Jackson

    The Maine Senate race between Susan Collins and Troy Jackson remains highly competitive following intense debates and a formal endorsement of Jackson by former President Barack Obama.

  7. [POLITICS] 16 sources
    Susan Collins and Troy Jackson clash in first Maine Senate debate

    Republican Senator Susan Collins and Democrat Troy Jackson faced off in their first Maine Senate debate, clashing over Donald Trump, abortion rights, and the cost of living in a tightly contested race.

  8. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Troy Jackson prepares for debates against Susan Collins in Maine Senate race

    Democratic Senate candidate Troy Jackson is preparing for four upcoming debates against Republican Senator Susan Collins in Maine, focusing on voting records and regional issues.

  9. [POLITICS] 7 sources
    Susan Collins and Troy Jackson compete in tight Maine Senate race

    The Maine Senate race between Republican Susan Collins and Democrat Troy Jackson is a statistical toss-up, with Jackson replacing Graham Platner following rape allegations.

  10. [POLITICS] 8 sources
    Maine Senate race: Susan Collins leads Troy Jackson in polls

    Incumbent Senator Susan Collins holds a narrow lead over Democratic challenger Troy Jackson in the Maine Senate race amid campaign scrutiny and new endorsements.

  11. [POLITICS] 5 sources
    Maine election letter links local candidates to Donald Trump

    A letter regarding Maine's elections argues that voting for Sen. Susan Collins and Paul LePage serves as a referendum on Donald Trump’s policies and governance.

Sources

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