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Last Update: 10/27/2026 at 6:01 AM EST
Maine's 2026 Senate Race
Coverage from Bangor Daily News, Forbes, and others
Maine's 2026 U.
S. Senate contest centers on Susan Collins's bid for reelection against Democratic nominee Troy Jackson. Collins has made her seniority, constituent service, and federal support for local projects—including housing, hospitals, community colleges, and heating assistance—part of her case to voters. Jackson and other Democrats challenge her record and ties to Donald Trump, citing issues such as tariffs, the Iran war, and abortion. Campaign-linked allegations have also drawn scrutiny; Collins denies wrongdoing, and the FBI said earlier inquiries found no evidence implicating her.
Key Articles4 of 212 articles
If you read one thing
This broad overview frames the central tradeoff between Collins’s funding record and Jackson’s challenge to her broader political alignment.
The counter-case
It presents Jackson’s argument that Collins’s record and Trump alignment outweigh her claims of bipartisan results.
Best explainer
It maps the scale and structure of outside spending, adding a distinct campaign-finance dimension to the race.
The evidence
Its polling and voter evidence illuminates the crossover support Collins needs to retain.
Key Issues
Local delivery versus Trump alignment
Collins is making Senate seniority, bipartisan experience, and federal funding for Maine central to her case. Jackson and Democratic allies counter that her voting record and relationship with Trump outweigh those benefits, tying them to health care, affordability, and working-class concerns.
Stable
Close race puts Collins’s crossover coalition under pressure
Polling remains tight and inconsistent on which candidate leads. Collins’s local-service appeal competes with signs that some former supporters and independents are drawn toward Jackson over her Trump alignment, making crossover support consequential and uncertain.
Stable
Outside spending and campaign-finance scrutiny
Large outside-group spending, much of it supporting Collins, is a significant feature of the contest. Reporting also raises questions about donor disclosure and alleged donor-linked contracting; these remain allegations and scrutiny, not established wrongdoing by Collins.
Stable
Key Numbers
26 units
affordable housing units to be restored
“She highlighted $3 million she secured to restore 26 affordable housing units for low-income seniors.”
$3 million USD
Funding Collins secured to restore affordable housing units
“She highlighted the $3 million she secured to restore 26 affordable housing units for low-income seniors.”
four-point percentage points
Jackson’s advantage among independents
“Current polling indicates fewer voters are crossing party lines: a CNN poll released earlier this month showed both Collins and Jackson receiving 4% support from the opposing party, while Jackson held a four-point edge among independents.”
$59 million dollars
funding Collins's campaign claimed credit for securing for the City of Bangor
“Collins emphasized bipartisanship and argued that she alone can deliver for Maine, listing legislation and projects she says helped towns. Her campaign has also highlighted those results in ads and direct messages, including a text claiming credit for "$59 million for the City of Bangor."”
96% percent
share of the time Jackson said Collins backed Trump
“Jackson challenged Collins’ record, saying she backed Trump 96% of the time and that her accomplishments were insufficient compared with cuts she supported.”
Contested Issue
Do Collins’s federal funding and seniority record outweigh concerns about her broader policy and voting record?
Collins’s campaign presents her seniority and federal funding for Maine as tangible benefits that matter to voters. Jackson’s campaign and other critics argue that Collins’s policy and voting record matters more than those benefits, creating a direct disagreement about the value of her incumbency record.
Funding and seniority benefit Maine
Collins and her supporters argue that her seniority and record of securing federal funds deliver practical benefits for Maine.
Broader record matters more
Jackson and other critics argue that Collins’s policy and voting record, including her votes on healthcare and other issues, outweighs or cannot be offset by her funding and seniority achievements.
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The Story So Far
No material change
The new articles reiterate the existing contest over Collins’s federal-funding record, voting record, and alignment with Trump, alongside Jackson’s affordability message. They add no material change to the race’s state.
Previously
Susan Collins and Troy Jackson are competing in a closely contested 2026 Maine Senate race. Collins emphasizes bipartisan independence, seniority, and federal results for Maine; Jackson links her record to Donald Trump and stresses affordability and working-class concerns. Polls disagree about which candidate leads as campaigns make final appeals to voters.
History
10/27/2026
The race’s basic framing and competitiveness are unchanged. Current coverage adds detail on issues featuring in campaign arguments, including heating costs, trade with Canada, and abortion rights.
10/25/2026
The campaign has moved from planned endorsements and general outreach to visible surrogate appearances and targeted canvassing. Jackson’s affordability and working-class message is also more prominent.
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Important
On Friday in Washington, Sen. Susan Collins condemned President Donald Trump's cancellation of nearly $1 billion in approved spending, drawing criticism from Democrats during her Maine campaign against Troy Jackson.
9/26/2026 • Issues & Policy Debates • General
In Maine ahead of the 2026 Senate race, Republican Senator Susan Collins disclosed an estimated $300,000 to $800,000 in data-center-related investments as construction and electricity costs face voter scrutiny.
10/6/2026 • Issues & Policy Debates • General
In Maine's 2026 Senate race, incumbent Susan Collins and challenger Troy Jackson are campaigning over Collins's record and party alignment as voters weigh their competing cases.
9/25/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Susan Collins and Troy Jackson presented opposing visions for Maine's 2026 Senate race during campaign stops and debates in Norway and Portland.
10/23/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Susan Collins backed President Donald Trump's position on 92% of relevant Senate votes through the 2025 campaign recess as she seeks reelection in Maine in 2026.
10/1/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Pine Tree Results PAC and Stronger Maine received at least $7.4 million in contributions from entities concealing original donors to support Susan Collins's 2026 reelection campaign in Maine.
9/30/2026 • Outside Spending & Advocacy • General
Susan Collins faces a more difficult 2026 reelection environment in Maine as Donald Trump's unpopularity, Canadian tariffs, and pressure from Republican leaders challenge her independent voter coalition.
8/31/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Pine Tree Results, backing Sen. Susan Collins, pulled anti-Graham Platner ads Tuesday after raising $10.5 million in the first half and holding $8 million cash on hand in Maine as Platner remains undecided.
7/7/2026 • Outside Spending & Advocacy • General
Susan Collins and Troy Jackson concluded four Senate debates as early voting began in Maine, with their 2026 contest remaining close.
10/21/2026 • Campaign Messaging & Media • General
Troy Jackson accepted the Maine Democratic nomination in Bangor as Democrats argue Susan Collins cannot outrun Donald Trump-linked voting and policy effects in 2026.
7/27/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Susan Collins opposed proposed Trump administration oversight of NIH grants in Washington as polls showed Troy Jackson narrowly leading Collins in Maine's 2026 Senate race.
9/21/2026 • Issues & Policy Debates • General
Susan Collins criticized Donald Trump's proposed $5,000 payments during a campaign event in Augusta, Maine, saying the plan appeared financially infeasible and should not depend on election results.
9/11/2026 • Issues & Policy Debates • General
Susan Collins declined to comment Thursday in Naples, Maine, on Donald Trump's proposed $5,000 payments as Collins campaigned for reelection against Troy Jackson.
9/10/2026 • Issues & Policy Debates • General
In 2026, Maine pollsters and political analysts reported that tariff tensions with Canada and affordability concerns were endangering Susan Collins's reelection prospects.
9/3/2026 • Polling & Race Ratings • General
In October 2026, Democratic challenger Troy Jackson and Republican Sen. Susan Collins are contesting a close U.S. Senate race in Maine, centered on Collins' record and voter views.
10/26/2026 • Campaign Messaging & Media • General
In the 2026 campaign, Senator Susan Collins is stressing federal aid and bipartisan influence in Maine as she faces Democrat Troy Jackson in a close race.
10/19/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Susan Collins and Troy Jackson begin Senate debates on Tuesday in Maine, where Collins is defending her seat by touting negotiations with the Trump administration as Democrats challenge her record.
10/6/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
In October 2026, Susan Collins and Troy Jackson contested a close U.S. Senate race in Maine, where voters' views of Collins' record emerged as the central factor.
10/26/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
During an August campaign stop in Brewer, Maine, Vice President JD Vance praised absent Republican Sen. Susan Collins's independence as Democrat Troy Jackson seeks to defeat her in 2026.
8/25/2026 • Campaign Messaging & Media • General
Sen. Susan Collins is skipping Vice President JD Vance's Monday Maine appearance in Brewer while emphasizing policy disagreements with the Trump administration in her 2026 reelection campaign.
8/24/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Susan Collins and Troy Jackson are contesting Maine's 2026 Senate seat as polling, nominee turmoil, ICE protests, and millions in advertising intensify the statewide campaign.
8/14/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Susan Collins's role in Maine workers' compensation changes from 1987 and 1991 is being highlighted in the state's 2026 U.S. Senate contest.
10/20/2026 • Campaign Messaging & Media • General
Dan Rabata argues that Maine voters prioritizing Democratic Senate control should reconsider supporting Susan Collins in the 2026 U.S. Senate race, saying her reelection could preserve a Trump-aligned Republican majority.
10/10/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Maine voters are weighing Susan Collins's ties to Donald Trump as Collins and Troy Jackson campaign for the U.S. Senate seat and debated federal policy on Tuesday.
10/7/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
In late August, Sen. Susan Collins highlighted federal funding for affordable senior housing at a ribbon-cutting in Calais, Maine, as she campaigned for reelection.
10/2/2026 • Campaign Messaging & Media • General
Republican and Democratic advertisers have spent more than $137.6 million on Maine Senate broadcast television advertising since late July, with Republicans leading statewide exposure.
9/17/2026 • Campaign Messaging & Media • General
During the 2026 Maine Senate contest, former senator William S. Cohen urged Maine voters to retain Susan Collins, arguing that Collins strengthens Maine's influence in Washington.
9/17/2026 • Endorsements & Surrogates • General
From fiscal years 2022 through 2026, Nicholas Jacobs found that Susan Collins secured funding for 92% of her solo project requests, strengthening her reelection campaign's record of delivering federal projects to Maine.
9/14/2026 • Campaign Messaging & Media • General
Vice President J.D. Vance promoted Republican candidates and administration policies Monday during a Compotech visit in Brewer, Maine.
8/25/2026 • Campaign Messaging & Media • General
Vice President JD Vance rallied support for Sen. Susan Collins during a Monday appearance at a manufacturing facility in Brewer, Maine, as Collins faced Democrat Troy Jackson.
8/24/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Vice President JD Vance will visit Brewer, Maine, Monday without Republican Senator Susan Collins, highlighting tensions over Collins's independence in the 2026 Senate race.
8/24/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Susan Collins campaigned with Joe Manchin in Lewiston and Norway, Maine, on Wednesday in the final days before the November 3, 2026, Senate election, emphasizing her independence from Donald Trump.
10/21/2026 • Campaign Messaging & Media • General
Susan Collins-linked political committees spent $163,563 on private air travel from 2025 through 2026 in Maine's competitive Senate race against Troy Jackson.
9/14/2026 • Fundraising & Donors • General
Susan Collins begins the 2026 Maine Senate campaign with nearly $18.9 million raised after Democrats nominated Troy Jackson following Graham Platner’s withdrawal.
7/25/2026 • Fundraising & Donors • General
Susan Collins holds a major fundraising advantage in Maine's 2026 Senate contest after Democrats nominated Troy Jackson, following Graham Platner's withdrawal.
7/25/2026 • Fundraising & Donors • General
In October, Susan Collins and Troy Jackson campaigned across Maine in a closely contested 2026 Senate race shaped by conflicting polls and appeals to independent voters.
10/24/2026 • Voters & Public Opinion • General
Former senator Joe Manchin campaigned with Susan Collins on Wednesday in Lewiston and Norway, Maine, to boost her support among independents and ticket-splitting voters.
10/21/2026 • Endorsements & Surrogates • General
On Wednesday in Lewiston and Norway, Maine, Republican Sen. Susan Collins campaigned with Joe Manchin to bolster her independence message as she faced Democrat Troy Jackson in the 2026 Senate race.
10/21/2026 • Campaign Messaging & Media • General
Susan Collins campaigned with endorser Joe Manchin in Lewiston and Norway on Wednesday as she defended her independence from Trump ahead of Maine's Nov. 3 Senate election.
10/21/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
In the final days before the Nov. 3, 2026, election, Susan Collins campaigned with Joe Manchin in Lewiston and Norway, Maine, to promote her bipartisan independence.
10/21/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Susan Collins and Joe Manchin campaigned together Wednesday in Lewiston and Norway, Maine, as Collins sought reelection in the 2026 U.S. Senate contest.
10/21/2026 • Campaign Messaging & Media • General
In 2026, Sen. Susan Collins and challenger Troy Jackson used a Maine Senate debate to contrast Collins's seniority-based case with Jackson's criticism of her votes.
10/20/2026 • Campaign Messaging & Media • General
Republican-aligned outside groups booked about $126 million in ads supporting Susan Collins through year-end in Maine's 2026 U.S. Senate race.
10/19/2026 • Outside Spending & Advocacy • General
In the 2026 Maine Senate campaign, Senator Susan Collins is promoting federal project funding in Presque Isle and across Maine as Democratic challenger Troy Jackson questions her record.
10/14/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
In the 2026 U.S. Senate race in Maine, Democrat Troy Jackson is challenging Republican Susan Collins with contrasting campaign strategies as early voting approaches on October 5.
9/28/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Maine voters in Wells, Auburn, Lewiston, and Gorham are divided over whether Susan Collins or Troy Jackson better represents the state in the 2026 Senate race.
9/20/2026 • Voters & Public Opinion • General
Susan Collins and Troy Jackson are targeting independent, undecided, and split-ticket voters in Wells, Auburn, Lewiston, Gorham, and York County during Maine's 2026 Senate contest.
9/20/2026 • Voters & Public Opinion • General
Susan Collins and Troy Jackson are competing in Maine's 2026 Senate race, where voter interviews in Wells, Auburn, Lewiston and Gorham show Trump's influence reshaping crossover support.
9/20/2026 • Voters & Public Opinion • General
Susan Collins is emphasizing federal funding and constituent services at Maine community events as Troy Jackson challenges her reelection campaign with town halls and field organizing.
9/14/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
In Maine's 2026 Senate race, Susan Collins is campaigning for reelection with a federal spending record and distance from Donald Trump while Democrat Troy Jackson mounts a close challenge.
9/10/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Susan Collins toured Maine communities during her 2026 reelection campaign while Troy Jackson challenged her record on Donald Trump and a CNN poll showed a close race.
9/10/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Susan Collins is seeking reelection in Maine in 2026 while presenting Senate seniority and appropriations power as protection from Trump administration policies.
9/9/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Susan Collins is facing a competitive 2026 Maine Senate contest against Troy Jackson as personal attacks, transgender-focused advertising, and ties to conservative figures test Collins's moderate image.
9/5/2026 • Campaign Messaging & Media • General
Bangor Police Department has conducted more than 500 checks at Susan Collins homes since 2018 in response to threats connected to her Senate votes and 2026 reelection campaign.
8/24/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
FEC filings released Thursday show Susan Collins ended June 30 with $11 million cash on hand while Democratic nominee Graham Platner reported $1.7 million, amid a Maine replacement decision due July 27.
7/16/2026 • Fundraising & Donors • General
Susan Collins is using community visits and federal funding achievements across Maine to defend her Senate seat against Troy Jackson before the November 3 election.
9/14/2026 • Campaign Messaging & Media • General
In October 2026, Susan Collins and Troy Jackson campaigned across Maine in a close U.S. Senate race shaped by Trump, bipartisanship, and federal funding.
10/24/2026 • Polling & Race Ratings • General
In Maine's 2026 Senate race, Democratic state Senator Troy Jackson narrowly leads Republican Senator Susan Collins in a Fox News poll as Collins faces scrutiny over 2023 votes on workplace and healthcare legislation.
9/8/2026 • Issues & Policy Debates • General
In the 2026 Maine Senate race, Susan Collins's record securing federal project funding is central to her reelection case amid questions about political patronage.
10/19/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
In the month before Election Day, Susan Collins promoted constituent services and federal project funding in Maine as she faced Democrat Troy Jackson in a Senate race viewed as a tossup.
10/3/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
During the 2026 campaign, Sen. Susan Collins is showcasing constituent assistance and federal investments at community events across Maine as she seeks reelection.
10/3/2026 • Campaign Messaging & Media • General
In the month before the 2026 election, Susan Collins promoted federal funding and constituent service at local events across Maine as she campaigned for reelection to the U.S. Senate.
10/2/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
In the month before Election Day, Sen. Susan Collins promoted locally funded projects and constituent service across Maine as she campaigned for reelection against Graham Platner.
10/2/2026 • Campaign Messaging & Media • General
During the 2026 campaign in Maine, Sen. Susan Collins promoted constituent service and federal funding for local projects as she faced challenger Troy Jackson.
10/2/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
During the 2026 campaign in Maine, Sen. Susan Collins is highlighting constituent services and federally funded local projects to strengthen her reelection case amid Democratic criticism.
10/2/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
During the 2026 campaign in Maine, Sen. Susan Collins is highlighting constituent services and federal project funding as she seeks reelection amid criticism of her alignment with President Donald Trump.
10/2/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
During the 2026 campaign in Maine, Sen. Susan Collins is highlighting federal funding and constituent service as she seeks reelection against Troy Jackson.
10/2/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
In the 2026 Senate campaign, Susan Collins is promoting federal funding and constituent services across Maine as she competes against Troy Jackson.
10/2/2026 • Campaign Messaging & Media • General
About a month before the November 2026 election, Susan Collins is campaigning across Maine on constituent services and federal funding as she faces Democrat Troy Jackson.
10/2/2026 • Campaign Messaging & Media • General
In the 2026 Maine Senate campaign, incumbent Susan Collins is promoting constituent services and federal funding for local projects, while strategists rate her reelection contest a tossup.
10/2/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
In Maine during the 2026 U.S. Senate campaign, Republican incumbent Susan Collins is promoting local projects and constituent services to defend her record against Democratic challenger Troy Jackson.
10/2/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
During the 2026 campaign cycle in Maine, Sen. Susan Collins promoted constituent assistance and federally funded projects to demonstrate her value to voters.
10/2/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
In Maine, Sen. Susan Collins said Tuesday that she may pursue legal action against the Trump administration over its cancellation of congressionally approved spending.
9/29/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
During the 2026 Maine Senate campaign, Susan Collins criticized the Trump administration's attempted cancellation of nearly $1 billion in approved funds, a dispute the Government Accountability Office deemed unlawful and that threatens her federal-project message in Maine.
10/1/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Near the fiscal-year deadline in Washington, the Trump administration sought to cancel nearly $1 billion in approved spending, challenging Susan Collins's Maine reelection message about federal funding.
10/1/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Elon Musk is reportedly preparing major Republican spending that could benefit Susan Collins, giving Maine Democrats a new line of attack in the 2026 Senate race.
8/9/2026 • Campaign Messaging & Media • General
Susan Collins will skip the Republican midterm convention in Dallas on September 9-10 while campaigning for reelection against Democrat Troy Jackson in Maine.
9/2/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Vice President JD Vance urged Republicans Monday in Brewer, Maine, to support Senator Susan Collins, who skipped the rally while preserving political distance from Donald Trump.
8/24/2026 • Endorsements & Surrogates • General
Vice President JD Vance campaigned for Senator Susan Collins in Brewer, Maine, on Monday while Collins skipped the rally and continued distancing herself from President Donald Trump.
8/24/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
During a Monday visit to Brewer, Maine, Vice President JD Vance praised and supported Senator Susan Collins's 2026 reelection campaign ahead of her November 3 contest against Democrat Troy Jackson.
8/24/2026 • Endorsements & Surrogates • General
Susan Collins is declining to appear with Vice President JD Vance in Brewer, Maine, as the Republican senator emphasizes differences with Donald Trump during her 2026 reelection campaign.
8/24/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Sen. Susan Collins is emphasizing disagreements with President Donald Trump while seeking reelection as Vice President JD Vance visits Brewer, Maine, on Monday.
8/24/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
During the 2026 Maine Senate campaign, Susan Collins skipped JD Vance's campaign appearances in Maine while distancing herself from Donald Trump and national Republican policies.
8/24/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Republican-aligned groups spent about $41 million supporting Susan Collins against $29 million for Troy Jackson since August in Maine's 2026 Senate race.
9/21/2026 • Outside Spending & Advocacy • General
This week, Maine voters who backed Joe Biden and Susan Collins in 2020 told Sarah Longwell that rising costs and doubts about Collins' independence weakened their support for her Senate reelection.
10/24/2026 • Voters & Public Opinion • General
During the 2026 U.S. Senate contest in Maine, an unnamed voter endorsed Troy Jackson over Susan Collins, arguing that federal economic investment is needed to reverse the state's decline.
10/13/2026 • Campaign Messaging & Media • General
Joe Manchin said he will campaign for Sen. Susan Collins in Maine during the 2026 U.S. Senate contest, where Collins faces Democratic nominee Troy Jackson.
10/13/2026 • Endorsements & Surrogates • General
Susan Collins received the National Federation of Independent Business endorsement Thursday in Naples, Maine, while discussing pandemic relief and proposed Canadian trade tariffs.
9/10/2026 • Endorsements & Surrogates • General
The Sportsman's Alliance of Maine endorsed Susan Collins on Tuesday in Brewer ahead of the Nov. 3, 2026, U.S. Senate election, while Troy Jackson's campaign defended his gun-safety record.
9/9/2026 • Endorsements & Surrogates • General
Susan Collins defended her health and record in a Politico interview while campaigning in Maine against Troy Jackson and leaving open a seventh Senate term.
9/3/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
In 2026, Susan Collins is seeking reelection in Maine while navigating Donald Trump’s influence and Maine voters’ repeated opposition to Trump.
8/25/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Maine Senate candidates used Meta advertising during the 2026 contest to target voters by demographic characteristics, interests and local political concerns.
8/12/2026 • Campaign Messaging & Media • General
Susan Collins and Troy Jackson debated the 2026 Maine Senate race on Tuesday in Maine, with Collins emphasizing independence from Donald Trump and Jackson challenging her record.
10/7/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Sen. Susan Collins skipped Vice President JD Vance's August 24 campaign-adjacent event in Brewer, Maine, as her reelection campaign balances Republican ties with independence from President Donald Trump.
8/24/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Susan Collins began her 2026 reelection bus tour Friday in Kittery, Maine, while discussing Troy Jackson, immigration enforcement, DHS funding, and a toss-up race rating.
8/14/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Susan Collins began her 2026 reelection bus tour Friday in Kittery, Maine, traveling to Madawaska by Sunday while meeting voters and highlighting federally funded community projects.
8/13/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
In the 2026 Maine Senate race, Susan Collins and Troy Jackson are competing in a close contest shaped by Collins's Trump record, recent polling and donor-related FBI allegations.
9/25/2026 • Campaign Messaging & Media • General
Federal filings updated through June 7 show billionaire donors backing Susan Collins with just under $10 million, as Graham Platner faces withdrawal pressure in Maine’s 2026 Senate race.
7/8/2026 • Fundraising & Donors • General
Susan Collins campaigned with former senator Joe Manchin on Wednesday in Lewiston, Maine, to reinforce her independence message in the 2026 Senate race against Democrat Troy Jackson.
10/21/2026 • Endorsements & Surrogates • General
In the final days before Maine's November 3, 2026, Senate election, Susan Collins campaigned with Joe Manchin in Lewiston and Norway to promote her independence as Troy Jackson challenged her record.
10/21/2026 • Campaign Messaging & Media • General
Susan Collins campaigned with endorsing former senator Joe Manchin on Wednesday in Lewiston and Norway, Maine, to emphasize her independence before the Nov. 3 election.
10/21/2026 • Endorsements & Surrogates • General
In 2026, political scholar Nicholas Jacobs examined how Susan Collins' federal funding record shapes Maine's Senate contest, citing her committee requests and challenger Troy Jackson.
10/19/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
During the 2026 campaign in Maine, Sen. Susan Collins is using constituent services and federal project funding to bolster her reelection bid against Graham Platner as the race remains a tossup.
10/2/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
In the month before Election Day in the 2026 cycle, Sen. Susan Collins emphasized federal funding and local services across Maine as she campaigned in a tossup Senate race against Graham Platner.
10/2/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
In the month before the 2026 election, Sen. Susan Collins emphasized constituent service and federal project funding in Maine as she sought reelection in a race strategists rated a tossup.
10/2/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Joe Manchin endorsed Susan Collins in November's Maine Senate election and plans to campaign with Collins as Collins faces Democrat Troy Jackson in a competitive race.
9/14/2026 • Endorsements & Surrogates • General
Susan Collins faces grassroots controversy and trade-related political pressure in Maine as Democrats nominate Troy Jackson after Graham Platner's July withdrawal.
9/3/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Interesting
Susan Collins and Troy Jackson are contesting Maine's U.S. Senate seat ahead of the November 3, 2026 election, amid close polling and debate over Collins' alignment with Donald Trump.
10/24/2026 • Polling & Race Ratings • General
Susan Collins is challenging for a sixth Senate term against Troy Jackson in Maine, where immigration enforcement and economic concerns are shaping the 2026 contest.
9/5/2026 • Polling & Race Ratings • General
Susan Collins and Troy Jackson are contesting Maine's 2026 U.S. Senate seat, with immigration enforcement and economic concerns driving a competitive fall campaign in Maine.
8/25/2026 • Polling & Race Ratings • General
Susan Collins and Troy Jackson are competing in Maine's 2026 U.S. Senate race, where a recent poll found them even as Jackson challenges Collins's record and ties to Donald Trump.
10/23/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Susan Collins and Troy Jackson were tied in a recent Fox News poll as they campaigned for Maine's 2026 U.S. Senate seat.
10/23/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
In the 2026 Maine U.S. Senate campaign, Susan Collins and Troy Jackson are presenting competing accounts of Collins's independence as a Fox News poll finds the candidates tied among likely voters.
10/23/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
In the 2026 Maine Senate race, Republican Senator Susan Collins and Democratic challenger Troy Jackson were tied in a recent Fox News poll as Collins emphasized her independence and seniority.
10/23/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Susan Collins and Troy Jackson are contesting the 2026 U.S. Senate race in Maine as Collins promotes her independence and Jackson links her to Donald Trump.
10/23/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
On Nov. 3, 2026, Maine voters will decide a U.S. Senate contest between incumbent Republican Susan Collins and Democrat Troy Jackson, with Collins emphasizing experience and federal funding.
10/19/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Susan Collins is highlighting federally funded Maine projects and constituent service during her 2026 reelection campaign, while challenger Troy Jackson criticizes her record across Maine.
10/2/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
During the 2026 Senate campaign in Maine, Susan Collins is promoting constituent service and federal funding as Democrat Troy Jackson challenges her record.
10/2/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Susan Collins attended Lewiston's Sept. 20 Blue Mass and promoted public-safety funding and a first-responder coalition for her 2026 Maine Senate campaign.
9/21/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Ahead of the midterms, Republican Sen. Susan Collins used two Maine Senate debates against Democrat Troy Jackson to highlight disagreements with President Donald Trump.
10/9/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Elon Musk's America PAC committed $170,000 to support Susan Collins and $21,000 targeting Matt Dunlap in Maine congressional races before the 2026 midterms.
9/15/2026 • Outside Spending & Advocacy • General
Susan Collins's 2026 reelection campaign faced new criticism in Maine after Greenville town chair Wayne Erkkinen's former Oath Keepers membership and Collins's donor and policy controversies drew Democratic attacks.
9/2/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Susan Collins will skip Donald Trump’s Republican convention in Dallas on September 9-10 as Collins faces Democrat Troy Jackson in a competitive Maine Senate race.
9/2/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Susan Collins's Maine reelection campaign faced renewed scrutiny in June after Collins appointed Greenville county commissioner Wayne Erkkinen, previously identified as an Oath Keepers member, as a grassroots town chair.
9/2/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Susan Collins will skip Vice President JD Vance's Monday campaign visit to Brewer, Maine, as state Republicans differ over alignment with Donald Trump.
8/24/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Vice President JD Vance campaigned for Maine Republicans and promoted administration trade policies Monday at Compotech in Brewer, Maine, ahead of the midterm election.
8/24/2026 • Endorsements & Surrogates • General
Susan Collins is facing donor scrutiny and a narrow polling deficit from Democrat Troy Jackson in the 2026 Maine Senate race.
8/31/2026 • Fundraising & Donors • General
Maine Democratic nominee uncertainty after Graham Platner’s exit leaves Senator Susan Collins leading 2026 fundraising with $11 million cash on hand after raising $5.7 million in the second quarter.
7/16/2026 • Fundraising & Donors • General
Maine business owner Timothy S. Hodgdon urged voters to reelect Susan Collins in the 2026 Senate contest, citing her federal funding record and seniority in Washington.
10/23/2026 • Endorsements & Surrogates • General
In the 2026 U.S. Senate contest in Maine, Republican Susan Collins is seeking reelection against Democratic nominee Troy Jackson, while a Republican-aligned group's anti-Jackson ad mistakenly ran in Portland, Oregon.
10/13/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
During a debate the previous week in Maine, Republican Sen. Susan Collins declined to say whether she would campaign with Donald Trump, while Democratic challenger Troy Jackson questioned her record.
10/11/2026 • Campaign Messaging & Media • General
During the 2026 Maine Senate contest, Peter L. Murray urged Maine voters to elect Troy Jackson over Susan Collins, arguing a Democratic majority would check President Donald Trump.
10/9/2026 • Campaign Messaging & Media • General
During a Tuesday debate in Maine, Democratic challenger Troy Jackson confronted Sen. Susan Collins over her voting record as recent polling showed the 2026 Senate race close.
10/7/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Susan Collins and Troy Jackson debated their Senate records on Tuesday night in Portland, Maine, with Collins highlighting project funding and Jackson criticizing her record on abortion and healthcare.
10/6/2026 • Campaign Messaging & Media • General
Susan Collins said vandalism targeted her Biddeford office and home, with the office graffiti discovered Monday as Bangor police investigated the home damage.
9/30/2026 • Campaign Messaging & Media • General
Maine voters will decide in the 2026 U.S. Senate election whether Republican Sen. Susan Collins remains their preferred moderate amid scrutiny of her record and an investigation involving a pro-Collins super PAC.
9/28/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Senate Majority PAC and Majority Forward reported a $147 million April to June fundraising total while Maine Democrats searched for an alternative nominee after Graham Platner suspended.
7/10/2026 • Outside Spending & Advocacy • General
Susan Collins's campaign appointed Wayne Erkkinen as a Greenville town chair in June, prompting Democratic criticism in Maine over his reported former Oath Keepers membership.
9/2/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
On Wednesday in Lewiston, Susan Collins campaigned with Joe Manchin to promote her independence from Donald Trump as she faced Democrat Troy Jackson in Maine's 2026 Senate race.
10/21/2026 • Endorsements & Surrogates • General
Susan Collins campaigned with Joe Manchin in Lewiston on Wednesday to promote her independence from Donald Trump as she faces Troy Jackson in Maine's Nov. 3 Senate election.
10/21/2026 • Endorsements & Surrogates • General
On Wednesday in Lewiston, Susan Collins campaigned with Joe Manchin, who endorsed her, as she seeks reelection against Troy Jackson in Maine's 2026 Senate race.
10/21/2026 • Endorsements & Surrogates • General
Susan Collins campaigned with former senator Joe Manchin in Lewiston and Norway on Wednesday, promoting her independence from Donald Trump ahead of Maine's November 3 Senate election.
10/21/2026 • Endorsements & Surrogates • General
Susan Collins campaigned with and received an endorsement from Joe Manchin on Wednesday in Lewiston, Maine, during her 2026 Senate reelection campaign.
10/21/2026 • Endorsements & Surrogates • General
On Wednesday in Lewiston, Maine, Sen. Susan Collins campaigned for reelection alongside Joe Manchin, promoting her bipartisan record as protesters and supporters demonstrated.
10/21/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
On Wednesday in Lewiston and Norway, Susan Collins campaigned with Joe Manchin to reinforce her independent image before Maine's Nov. 3 Senate election.
10/21/2026 • Endorsements & Surrogates • General
On Wednesday in Lewiston and Norway, Susan Collins campaigned with Joe Manchin, whose endorsement supported her 2026 Maine Senate reelection bid against Troy Jackson.
10/21/2026 • Endorsements & Surrogates • General
In the closing days before Maine's November 3 Senate election, Susan Collins campaigned with endorser Joe Manchin in Lewiston as Democrat Troy Jackson challenged her record on Donald Trump.
10/21/2026 • Endorsements & Surrogates • General
On Wednesday in Lewiston, Maine, former Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin endorsed Republican Sen. Susan Collins as she campaigns for reelection against Democrat Troy Jackson.
10/21/2026 • Endorsements & Surrogates • General
Former Sen. Joe Manchin is scheduled to campaign with Sen. Susan Collins on Wednesday at an event in central Maine as Collins seeks reelection in 2026.
10/19/2026 • Endorsements & Surrogates • General
At Thursday's final Maine Senate debate, Republican Sen. Susan Collins and Democratic challenger Troy Jackson discussed Collins's record of opposing her party, including her vote against Pete Hegseth's confirmation.
10/16/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Susan Collins and Troy Jackson are competing in the 2026 U.S. Senate race in Maine, where split-ticket voting and ranked-choice rules may shape coalition-building.
9/18/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Sen. Susan Collins questioned President Donald Trump's proposed $5,000 post-election checks on Friday in Augusta while campaigning against Troy Jackson in Maine's 2026 Senate race.
9/11/2026 • Campaign Messaging & Media • General
Susan Collins questioned Donald Trump's proposed $5,000 payments during a Friday event in Augusta as Collins campaigns for reelection in Maine against Troy Jackson.
9/11/2026 • Campaign Messaging & Media • General
Susan Collins received the National Federation of Independent Business endorsement in Naples while declining to comment on Donald Trump's proposed $5,000 payment ahead of Maine's 2026 Senate election.
9/10/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Susan Collins and Troy Jackson are competing in Maine’s 2026 Senate race as Donald Trump’s policies shape voter concerns statewide.
9/10/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Susan Collins will skip the Republican convention in Dallas this week to campaign across Maine ahead of her November 3 Senate contest against Troy Jackson.
9/9/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Elon Musk's America PAC reportedly spent about $170,000 supporting Sen. Susan Collins in Maine's 2026 Senate race while polls showed Democrat Troy Jackson leading.
9/5/2026 • Outside Spending & Advocacy • General
America PAC, associated with Elon Musk, reportedly spent about $170,000 supporting Susan Collins in Maine's 2026 Senate race, where polling showed Troy Jackson ahead by two to eight points.
9/4/2026 • Outside Spending & Advocacy • General
Elon Musk's America PAC spent part of roughly $800,000 across 15 2026 congressional contests, including Maine, while Susan Collins said Thursday she did not know about the support.
9/3/2026 • Outside Spending & Advocacy • General
Susan Collins and Troy Jackson are competing in Maine's 2026 Senate race as Democrats criticize Collins's alignment with Donald Trump during an Augusta campaign event.
9/3/2026 • Campaign Messaging & Media • General
Susan Collins met with more than 40 supporters in Boothbay Harbor on Aug. 31 while campaigning against Democratic challenger Troy Jackson and discussing healthcare, abortion, debt, and Senate rules.
9/2/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Bangor police logged more than 500 security-related property checks at Susan Collins homes since 2018 after nationally prominent votes, including on at least 67 days in 2026.
8/24/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Former Sen. Joe Manchin joined Sen. Susan Collins on the campaign trail Wednesday in Lewiston, Maine, criticizing Chuck Schumer's effort to unseat Collins as she seeks reelection.
10/21/2026 • Endorsements & Surrogates • General
Former Senator Joe Manchin will campaign with Susan Collins on Wednesday in Androscoggin County, Maine, defending her bipartisan record as she faces Democrat Troy Jackson.
10/20/2026 • Endorsements & Surrogates • General
Former Sen. Joe Manchin planned to campaign with Sen. Susan Collins on Wednesday in Androscoggin County, Maine, emphasizing her bipartisan record in the 2026 Senate race.
10/19/2026 • Endorsements & Surrogates • General
At the fourth and final Maine Senate debate Thursday night, Susan Collins cited her unsuccessful opposition to Pete Hegseth's defense secretary nomination when asked for a consequential break with President Donald Trump.
10/16/2026 • Campaign Messaging & Media • General
In the run-up to Election Day, Sen. Susan Collins highlighted constituent services and federal funding at local events across Maine as she sought reelection in a race considered a tossup.
10/2/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
In the month before the 2026 election, Susan Collins highlighted federal investments and local constituent services across Maine as she faced Democrat Troy Jackson in a tossup Senate race.
10/2/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
As the fiscal year neared its end, Maine Sen. Susan Collins said she was considering appropriations language to block the White House's withholding of nearly $1 billion in federal funds.
9/29/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Susan Collins joined law enforcement officers, firefighters and emergency responders at Lewiston's Blue Mass on September 20, 2026, as part of her Maine reelection campaign's first-responder outreach.
9/21/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Susan Collins ended the second quarter with 11 million in cash on hand as FEC filings and committee reports underscore a Republican fundraising lead in Maine and other battleground states.
7/16/2026 • Fundraising & Donors • General
Senate Majority PAC and Majority Forward raised 147 million in the second quarter before July, setting up expected heavy spending for Maine and other competitive Senate races.
7/10/2026 • Fundraising & Donors • General
Maine Republicans reported April-June fundraising figures showing Susan Collins raised about $4 million and held roughly $11 million cash on hand versus Graham Platner at about $4.7 million raised and $1.8 million cash on hand.
7/16/2026 • Fundraising & Donors • General
Vice President JD Vance praised Sen. Susan Collins's independent record Monday at a manufacturing facility in Brewer, Maine, while Collins campaigns against Democrat Troy Jackson for reelection.
8/24/2026 • Endorsements & Surrogates • General
During discussion of the 2026 Maine Senate contest, voters who had supported both Joe Biden and Susan Collins in 2020 described their concerns about Collins and challenger Troy Jackson in Maine.
10/25/2026 • Voters & Public Opinion • General
Ted Cruz and Newt Gingrich solicited donations for Susan Collins in Maine last week as Collins faced Democrat Troy Jackson in the 2026 Senate race.
9/21/2026 • Fundraising & Donors • General
Susan Collins's 2026 campaign recently solicited $5 donations for a bus tour across Maine, drawing criticism over fuel costs and Collins's support for Trump's Iran war.
8/21/2026 • Fundraising & Donors • General
Susan Collins's 2026 Maine Senate campaign requested donations for a statewide bus tour from Kittery to Madawaska while facing scrutiny over cash reserves and Iran war powers votes.
8/20/2026 • Fundraising & Donors • General
Susan Collins' 2026 campaign solicited $5 donations during a Maine tour while critics cited her Iran war votes and reported household petroleum investments.
8/19/2026 • Fundraising & Donors • General
On Monday in Maine, Susan Collins sought donations for a statewide reelection tour while facing scrutiny over Iran war votes and her husband's petroleum holdings.
8/18/2026 • Fundraising & Donors • General
Susan Collins and Troy Jackson are competing in Maine as Republican-aligned groups outspend Democratic-aligned groups during the final weeks before the 2026 election.
9/8/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
On Wednesday in Lewiston, former Sen. Joe Manchin endorsed and campaigned with Sen. Susan Collins as she sought reelection to the U.S. Senate from Maine.
10/21/2026 • Endorsements & Surrogates • General
In the final days before Maine's November 3, 2026, Senate election, Susan Collins campaigned with Joe Manchin in Lewiston as Troy Jackson and Democrats challenged her independence from Donald Trump.
10/21/2026 • Endorsements & Surrogates • General
Democrats replaced Graham Platner with Troy Jackson in Maine's Senate race in late July, leaving Jackson to challenge Susan Collins with substantially less spending before Election Day.
9/8/2026 • Outside Spending & Advocacy • General
Susan Collins and Democratic nominee Troy Jackson are competing for Maine's Senate seat as major spending and shifting national conditions make the race less certain before Election Day.
9/8/2026 • Outside Spending & Advocacy • General
On Wednesday in Lewiston, Susan Collins campaigned with Joe Manchin as she emphasized independence from Donald Trump in her reelection contest against Troy Jackson.
10/21/2026 • Endorsements & Surrogates • General
In the final days before the Nov. 3 election, Susan Collins and Troy Jackson intensified competing U.S. Senate campaigns across Maine, with Collins campaigning in Lewiston alongside Joe Manchin.
10/21/2026 • Endorsements & Surrogates • General
In the final weeks before Maine's Nov. 3, 2026, election, Susan Collins campaigned with Joe Manchin in Lewiston to reinforce her independent image against Troy Jackson.
10/21/2026 • Endorsements & Surrogates • General
Susan Collins campaigned with Joe Manchin in Lewiston on Wednesday as Democrat Troy Jackson challenged her reelection bid in Maine's November 3 Senate election.
10/21/2026 • Endorsements & Surrogates • General
Former Sen. Joe Manchin will campaign with Sen. Susan Collins on Wednesday at an event in central Maine, supporting her 2026 reelection bid.
10/19/2026 • Endorsements & Surrogates • General
Susan Collins and former Sen. Joe Manchin are scheduled to campaign together on Wednesday at an event in central Maine during Collins's 2026 reelection race against Troy Jackson.
10/19/2026 • Endorsements & Surrogates • General
During the 2026 Maine Senate contest, Susan Collins is emphasizing federal funding and local constituent services across Maine to reinforce her case for reelection.
10/2/2026 • Campaign Messaging & Media • General
Maine voters will decide in the 2026 election whether Republican Sen. Susan Collins's bipartisan record and support for key Trump priorities warrant another term.
9/29/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Susan Collins faces renewed scrutiny over her record and moderate image ahead of Maine's 2026 Senate election, as voters in Maine weigh her bipartisan work and consequential votes.
9/27/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Maine voters will decide on Election Day 2026 whether Republican Sen. Susan Collins retains her seat, amid scrutiny of her record and a discontinued FBI investigation.
9/25/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Susan Collins is holding campaign events in Maine and will skip a Dallas convention during the 2026 Senate race against Democrat Troy Jackson.
9/10/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Susan Collins and Troy Jackson are competing in Maine's 2026 Senate race, where Collins and aligned super PACs have spent nearly $80 million after Democrats changed nominees.
9/8/2026 • Outside Spending & Advocacy • General
Susan Collins and Troy Jackson are competing in Maine's 2026 Senate race, where late Democratic nominee replacement and major advertising spending have increased uncertainty before Election Day.
9/8/2026 • Outside Spending & Advocacy • General
Susan Collins and Troy Jackson are competing in Maine less than two months before Election Day, with Collins-aligned groups holding a large advertising advantage.
9/8/2026 • Outside Spending & Advocacy • General
In the 2026 Maine Senate contest, Susan Collins holds a major spending advantage over replacement Democratic nominee Troy Jackson less than two months before Election Day.
9/8/2026 • Outside Spending & Advocacy • General
Susan Collins and aligned super PACs have outspent newly nominated Democrat Troy Jackson in Maine as the 2026 Senate race grows more competitive before Election Day.
9/8/2026 • Outside Spending & Advocacy • General
Democratic delegates selected Troy Jackson to challenge Republican Sen. Susan Collins in Maine after Graham Platner left the race, intensifying a closely watched 2026 contest.
9/8/2026 • Outside Spending & Advocacy • General
Elon Musk's America PAC spent about $170,000 supporting Susan Collins and opposing Troy Jackson in Maine during the final weeks before the midterm elections.
9/4/2026 • Outside Spending & Advocacy • General
During the 2026 Maine Senate race, Susan Collins defended her record while Democrats in Augusta criticized her Trump alignment and promoted Troy Jackson.
9/3/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Susan Collins is running for reelection against Troy Jackson in Maine in 2026 as health disclosures and close race ratings shape the contest.
9/3/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Susan Collins discussed her 2026 reelection campaign in Surry, Maine, criticizing Troy Jackson and Donald Trump's Canada trade policy as she seeks to retain the battleground Senate seat.
9/2/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Bangor police have logged more than 500 property checks at Susan Collins' homes since 2018 amid threats following major Senate votes in Maine.
8/24/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
On Wednesday in Lewiston, Susan Collins campaigned with Joe Manchin, who endorsed her, as she sought reelection in Maine's Nov. 3, 2026 Senate election.
10/21/2026 • Endorsements & Surrogates • General
In the final days before the Nov. 3 election, Susan Collins campaigned with Joe Manchin in Lewiston, Maine, emphasizing independence against Democrat Troy Jackson.
10/21/2026 • Endorsements & Surrogates • General
Additional
On August 24, 2026, Vice President JD Vance held a rally near Bangor and Brewer, Maine, while Senator Susan Collins was absent.
8/24/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Ted Cruz, Newt Gingrich, and Tom Cotton supported Susan Collins fundraising efforts in Maine ahead of the 2026 Senate election.
9/21/2026 • Fundraising & Donors • General
Former Sen. Joe Manchin is scheduled to campaign with Republican Sen. Susan Collins this week at a Wednesday event in central Maine ahead of Maine's 2026 Senate election.
10/19/2026 • Endorsements & Surrogates • General