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Last Update: 10/05/2026 at 11:34 PM EST
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- Troy Jackson Faces Short Campaign Against Susan Collins
After Graham Platner withdrew, Troy Jackson became Maine’s Democratic nominee with just over 100 days to challenge incumbent Susan Collins.Active: 10/05/26Details and 12 articles
Troy Jackson Faces Short Campaign Against Susan CollinsTroy Jackson became Maine’s Democratic Senate nominee on July 25 after Graham Platner withdrew, leaving just over 100 days to campaign against Republican incumbent Susan Collins.
Jackson has held events across the state and emphasized healthcare and labor, but faces limited time to build voter recognition, win over some Platner supporters, and compete with Collins’s established organization and financial resources. Polling and campaign-spending figures provide snapshots of the race, but the election outcome remains uncertain.Details and 12 articles - Collins Leads Jackson in New Maine Poll
A new poll puts Susan Collins two points ahead of Troy Jackson in Maine’s Senate race, while other surveys and campaign messaging underscore the contest’s uncertainty.Active: 10/01/26 – 10/06/26Details and 3 articles
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- AARP Poll Puts Jackson Ahead of Collins in Maine
An AARP poll gives Troy Jackson a 50%-47% lead over Susan Collins in Maine, but the margin is within sampling error and support differs sharply by age.Active: 10/01/26Details and 4 articles - Susan Collins Makes Local Projects Central to Reelection Bid
Susan Collins is making federal funding and local projects central to her Maine reelection case as Democrat Troy Jackson attacks her record on tariffs and the Iran war.Active: 10/02/26 – 10/03/26Details and 17 articles - Troy Jackson Apologizes, Stands by Gaza Claim
Troy Jackson apologized for generalizing about Jewish Mainers during a discussion of Gaza, while maintaining his genocide characterization as the remarks drew campaign criticism and support.Active: 09/30/26 – 10/01/26Details and 5 articles - Susan Collins Touts Constituent Services in Reelection Bid
Susan Collins is highlighting local services and federal funding in her reelection campaign as Democrat Graham Platner challenges her record on tariffs and the Iran war.Active: 10/02/26 – 10/03/26Details and 4 articles