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Maine Senate race: Collins and Jackson intensify campaign

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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. Conversely,~~ information, while Jackson has focused ~~his attacks~~ on Collins’ ties to Donald Trump. ~~The candidates have also traded accusations regarding residency disclosures; Collins questioned Jackson’s mortgage arrangements in Augusta, while records show~~ In an effort to bolster her image as an independent lawmaker, Collins ~~utilized similar dual-residence mortgage pledges in 2004. Following their fourth and final debate~~ recently campaigned in ~~Bangor, tensions escalated further. The event was disrupted by a protester, identified~~ Lewiston with former Democratic Senator Joe Manchin. Manchin endorsed Collins, describing her as ~~19-year-old Henry Elgie, who shouted about~~ the ~~environmental impact~~ “soul of ~~AI data centers. During~~ the ~~disruption,~~ Senate” and a representative of Maine rather than a partisan figure. To further distance herself from Donald Trump, Collins ~~suggested~~ has highlighted her history of breaking with the ~~demonstrator was a Jackson supporter, leading Jackson to tell~~ Republican platform, including her ~~to “shut up.” Jackson~~ votes during Trump’s impeachment. Controversy has ~~since expressed no regret~~ also surrounded campaign advertising. Collins publicly called for the ~~outburst, stating he felt Collins was “talking down” to him. Collins criticized~~ removal of a radio advertisement from the ~~remark, suggesting it reflected~~ Senate Leadership Fund, a ~~pattern of Jackson treating women poorly,~~ Republican-aligned super PAC, which ~~the~~ attacked Jackson ~~campaign has dismissed as~~ using personal ~~attacks. In a separate development, federal authorities are investigating suspicious mailings sent~~ details about his family. While Collins stated she had no involvement with the ad due to ~~Collins’ offices in Portland and Washington. The letters contained an unknown powdery substance, though tests have returned negative for hazardous materials~~ legal restrictions on coordination, the Jackson campaign and ~~no injuries~~ his partner have ~~been reported.~~ criticized the attacks as undignified.

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