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2026 Maine Senate Race
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Maine’s 2026 U.
S. Senate race centers on incumbent Republican Susan Collins and Democratic nominee Troy Jackson. Their debates have tested their records and competing claims about how Collins has worked with—and differed from—Donald Trump, while Collins points to her seniority and federal funding for Maine. The campaign also brings state and national policy questions into focus, including abortion rights, healthcare, immigration enforcement, energy and housing costs, and economic policy. Together, these contrasts frame the candidates’ arguments about representation, experience, and what would best serve Maine.
Key Articles5 of 322 articles
If you read one thing
This broad campaign overview introduces the candidates, the close race, and the central contrasts shaping the contest.
Best explainer
It connects affordability concerns to the polling and resource imbalance, adding substantive context beyond the campaign overview.
The evidence
Its reporting on Collins’s support for AI safeguards provides a concrete example of the case that she sometimes acts independently of Trump.
The counter-case
It presents Jackson’s argument that Collins’s record and campaign positioning remain tied to Trump-era politics, the opposing side of the independence dispute.
Latest development
It covers the high-profile debate exchange and protest while including accounts that challenge claims of campaign coordination.
Key Issues
The race remains tightly contested
Recent polling ranges from a tie to narrow leads for either candidate, with some results within their margins of error. The evidence does not establish a decisive polling advantage.
Stable
Jackson's fundraising surge meets Collins's broader resource edge
Jackson reported raising $20.4 million in the third quarter, compared with Collins's $5.2 million. Collins and aligned groups nevertheless retain substantial advertising and outside-spending advantages, so the new totals have not erased the broader resource imbalance.
Mixed
Candidates contest Collins's record and independence
Collins emphasizes seniority, bipartisan work, and federal funding for Maine, while Jackson argues that her record remains aligned with Trump when it matters. Jackson's legislative record and readiness are also part of the campaign contrast.
Stable
Affordability pressures shape the policy contest
Housing and heating costs provide concrete context for competing affordability arguments. The candidates' contrasting claims about taxes, economic policy, and household impacts keep cost pressures central to the race.
Stable
The debate protest has become a campaign-conduct dispute
The data-center protest and the candidates' sharp exchange have become a dominant late-campaign story. Jackson denied knowing or coordinating with protester Henry Elgie; Elgie also denied campaign coordination, while the Sunrise Movement identified him as a volunteer.
Strengthening
Key Numbers
less than $60 million USD
Democratic advertising spending in the race
“By mid-September, Republicans had spent more than $80 million on advertising in the race, compared with less than $60 million spent by Democrats. Brewer said the fundraising gap limited Jackson’s flexibility to hold events and reach voters as Election Day approached.”
$7 million USD
contributions received by Jackson’s campaign since he became the nominee
“Jackson’s campaign said in mid-August that it had received $7 million in contributions since he became the nominee.”
nearly 50 events
Jackson campaign events
“Jackson’s schedule included nearly 50 events between Aug. 1 and mid-September, according to his campaign.”
about 40 employees
employees in Jackson’s campaign
“Jackson’s campaign had about 40 employees and hundreds of volunteers.”
four events
Jackson town hall-style events held
“By mid-September, Jackson had held four such events and encouraged Collins to join him; she did not.”
Contested Issue
Does Susan Collins meaningfully act independently of Donald Trump?
Collins and her supporters point to policy differences with Trump and her use of Senate influence for Maine as evidence of independence. Jackson and his campaign argue that her voting record shows alignment with Trump on consequential matters. These are competing interpretations of her record, and the supplied evidence does not resolve the broader judgment.
Meaningful independence
Collins has demonstrated independence through policy differences with Trump and by using her Senate position to pursue outcomes for Maine.
Alignment on consequential votes
Jackson and his campaign argue that Collins’s voting record shows she has too often supported Trump or failed to oppose his policies effectively.
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The Story So Far
No material change
New debate coverage surfaced additional disagreements over voter ID, the Iran war, and energy, but does not establish a material change in the race.
Previously
Susan Collins and Troy Jackson are competing in a closely contested Maine Senate race rated a toss-up. Their final debate’s data-center protest and sharp exchange became a dominant late-campaign story, alongside disputes over Collins’s independence from Donald Trump and contrasting fundraising reports.
History
10/27/2026
The story is less narrowly centered on the final debate’s data-center protest and more on a short series of debates covering policy and campaign conduct. Jackson later declined to apologize for his response to Collins during the protest dispute.
10/23/2026
The final-debate protest has become a dominant late-campaign story, while new fundraising figures quantify a sharp third-quarter advantage for Jackson.
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Important
Troy Jackson led Susan Collins by roughly one point in Maine Senate polling in early October 2026, three weeks before the November 3 election.
10/12/2026 • Polling & Race Ratings • General
In Maine during the 2026 U.S. Senate campaign, Democrat Troy Jackson and Republican Susan Collins are contesting voter support as affordability concerns shape their race.
10/6/2026 • Issues & Policy Debates • General
Susan Collins and Troy Jackson contested Maine's 2026 Senate seat in the closing campaign weeks, with polls showing a close race amid national Republican headwinds.
10/12/2026 • Polling & Race Ratings • General
Susan Collins and Troy Jackson are using federal AI regulation, data centers and worker protections to distinguish their 2026 Senate campaigns in Maine.
9/16/2026 • Issues & Policy Debates • General
Kamala Harris endorsed Troy Jackson for Maine's 2026 U.S. Senate race Monday after the Maine Democratic Party named him a rapid replacement nominee.
7/28/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Republican Sen. Susan Collins and Democratic nominee Troy Jackson are competing in Maine's 2026 U.S. Senate race, where abortion rights and economic concerns shape the contest.
10/12/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
In late-September polling in Maine, Democrat Troy Jackson faced a close contest with Republican incumbent Susan Collins as Republican advertising targeted Jackson's legislative record.
9/29/2026 • Campaign Messaging & Media • General
Troy Jackson is rapidly expanding his Democratic U.S. Senate campaign in Maine after becoming the nominee on July 25, while Susan Collins-aligned groups maintain a major advertising advantage.
8/19/2026 • Campaign Operations • General
Troy Jackson is campaigning against Susan Collins in Maine in 2026 with affordability-focused ads after Graham Platner withdrew.
8/11/2026 • Campaign Messaging & Media • General
Maine Gov. Janet Mills declined to immediately endorse Democratic Senate nominee Troy Jackson while urging Collins's defeat Tuesday in Dresden, Maine.
7/30/2026 • Endorsements & Surrogates • General
Maine Gov. Janet Mills withheld an immediate endorsement of Democratic Senate nominee Troy Jackson on Tuesday in Dresden while urging voters to defeat Republican incumbent Susan Collins.
7/30/2026 • Endorsements & Surrogates • General
Kamala Harris endorsed Troy Jackson in Maine’s 2026 Senate race on Monday, citing a short campaign runway as Jackson starts general-election fundraising against Susan Collins.
7/28/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Kamala Harris endorsed Troy Jackson in Maine on Monday after Maine Democrats selected Jackson as a replacement nominee to run against Sen. Susan Collins.
7/28/2026 • Endorsements & Surrogates • General
Maine Democrats nominated Troy Jackson at a Saturday convention to challenge Susan Collins, centering Medicare for All and other progressive positions.
7/28/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Kamala Harris endorsed Troy Jackson in Maine on Monday after state Democrats selected Jackson as replacement nominee for the 2026 Senate race against Susan Collins.
7/27/2026 • Endorsements & Surrogates • General
Troy Jackson won hundreds of delegates backing for the Maine Democratic U.S. Senate nomination after Graham Platner withdrew over a rape allegation.
7/21/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Troy Jackson advances as the Democratic challenger to U.S. Sen. Susan Collins in Maine, with abortion-rights attacks and economic-populism messaging shaping campaign dynamics.
7/21/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
On Tuesday night in Portland, Maine, Senator Susan Collins and challenger Troy Jackson criticized the Iran war and debated its energy-cost implications and Maine energy policy.
10/7/2026 • Issues & Policy Debates • General
Party committees and outside groups spent heavily on ads supporting Susan Collins and Troy Jackson during the 2025-2026 Maine Senate campaign, with spending concentrated in Maine and one ad placement mistakenly reaching Portland, Oregon.
10/13/2026 • Outside Spending & Advocacy • General
Troy Jackson won Maine's Democratic Senate nomination in Bangor and will face Republican incumbent Susan Collins in a compressed 2026 campaign.
8/1/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Troy Jackson won Maine Democrats' Senate nomination at a special convention and now has fewer than 100 days to challenge incumbent Susan Collins statewide.
8/1/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Troy Jackson won Maine Democrats' special Senate nomination in Bangor and now has fewer than 100 days to challenge incumbent Republican Susan Collins statewide.
8/1/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Kamala Harris endorsed Troy Jackson in the Maine Democratic U.S. Senate race after Jackson replaced Graham Platner, and polling cited gives Jackson a narrow lead over Susan Collins.
7/28/2026 • Endorsements & Surrogates • General
Kamala Harris endorsed Maine Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Troy Jackson after Jackson replaced Graham Platner, as a compressed timeline and polling momentum shape the fight with Susan Collins.
7/28/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Kamala Harris endorsed Troy Jackson for the Maine U.S. Senate seat on Monday after the Maine Democratic Party named him as a replacement nominee to face Susan Collins.
7/27/2026 • Endorsements & Surrogates • General
Susan Collins and Troy Jackson debated campaign records and policy issues in Maine in two debates held three days apart, with additional debates scheduled.
10/9/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
During their first major debate in Maine, Republican Sen. Susan Collins and Democratic challenger Troy Jackson contested records and policy positions in the 2026 Senate race.
10/7/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
On Tuesday night in Maine, Republican Sen. Susan Collins and Democratic challenger Troy Jackson debated their records and positions in the 2026 U.S. Senate contest.
10/7/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Susan Collins and Troy Jackson held the first of four Maine Senate debates on Tuesday night in Maine, exchanging disputed claims and views on health care and tariffs.
10/6/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Susan Collins and Troy Jackson are scheduled to hold the first of four televised Maine Senate debates Tuesday evening in Portland.
10/6/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Susan Collins and Troy Jackson disputed policy and integrity during their first 2026 Senate debate Tuesday night in Maine.
10/6/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
In the final stretch of the 2026 Senate contest in Maine, Democrat Troy Jackson and Republican Susan Collins are preparing for four debates as a poll shows their race tied.
10/6/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
After winning Maine's Democratic Senate nomination, Troy Jackson faced disputes over out-of-state campaign consultants and local strategy during preparations for the 2026 contest against Susan Collins.
9/29/2026 • Campaign Operations • General
During the 2026 Maine Senate race, Troy Jackson's campaign emphasized fundraising and consultant control over public appearances, drawing volunteer criticism over outreach and Gaza messaging.
9/25/2026 • Campaign Operations • General
Susan Collins and Troy Jackson debated trade, federal spending, abortion and immigration during their first Maine Senate race debate ahead of the November 2026 election.
10/7/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Susan Collins and Troy Jackson debated in Maine on Tuesday, clashing over abortion, immigration enforcement, and the economy as polling averages showed a close Senate race.
10/7/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Susan Collins and Troy Jackson are scheduled to begin four debates over two weeks this week in Maine, as close polling heightens attention to their policy differences.
10/6/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Susan Collins and Troy Jackson were scheduled to debate Tuesday evening at CBS News 13's Portland studio as polling showed a close Maine Senate race.
10/6/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Troy Jackson's 2005 votes against proposed sex offense penalties and sex offender residency restrictions are drawing scrutiny in his 2026 Senate campaign against Susan Collins in Maine.
9/17/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Troy Jackson is emphasizing affordability and Susan Collins' record in his 2026 Maine Senate campaign after replacing Graham Platner.
8/11/2026 • Campaign Messaging & Media • General
Maine Democrats selected former state Senate President Troy Jackson as the 2026 Senate nominee on July 25 after Graham Platner withdrew, giving Jackson less than 100 days to challenge Republican incumbent Susan Collins.
8/1/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Troy Jackson was selected as Maine Democrats' 2026 U.S. Senate nominee at the July 25 state convention after Graham Platner withdrew.
8/1/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Maine Democrats selected former state Senate President Troy Jackson as their 2026 U.S. Senate nominee in July, giving Jackson fewer than 100 days to challenge Republican Senator Susan Collins.
8/1/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Maine Democrats selected former state Senate President Troy Jackson on July 25 to challenge Republican Senator Susan Collins in the 2026 Senate election after Graham Platner withdrew.
8/1/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Maine Democrats selected former state Senate President Troy Jackson on July 25 to challenge Republican Senator Susan Collins in the November U.S. Senate election.
8/1/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Maine Democrats selected former state Senate president Troy Jackson on July 25 to challenge Republican Senator Susan Collins after Graham Platner withdrew from the 2026 Senate race.
8/1/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Maine Democrats selected former Senate President Troy Jackson on July 25 to challenge Republican Senator Susan Collins statewide after Graham Platner withdrew from the 2026 Senate race.
8/1/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Troy Jackson's Maine Senate campaign replaced treasurer Peter Sarasohn in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday after scrutiny of Sarasohn's overlapping roles with a Michigan super PAC.
7/31/2026 • Campaign Operations • General
Maine Gov. Janet Mills criticized Sen. Susan Collins in Portland, Maine, on Tuesday while withholding an endorsement of Democratic nominee Troy Jackson.
7/29/2026 • Endorsements & Surrogates • General
Maine Gov. Janet Mills declined to endorse Democratic Senate nominee Troy Jackson while urging voters to defeat Republican Sen. Susan Collins in Maine's November 2026 election.
7/29/2026 • Endorsements & Surrogates • General
Maine Gov. Janet Mills declined to endorse Democratic Senate nominee Troy Jackson on Tuesday, leaving party divisions visible as Jackson prepares to challenge Republican Sen. Susan Collins.
7/29/2026 • Endorsements & Surrogates • General
Troy Jackson accepted the Democratic U.S. Senate nomination in Bangor Saturday, centering opposition messaging on Republican Sen. Susan Collins.
7/27/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Maine Democrats selected former state Senate president Troy Jackson as their 2026 U.S. Senate nominee on July 25, giving Jackson fewer than 100 days to challenge Republican Senator Susan Collins statewide.
8/1/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Troy Jackson was selected as Maine's Democratic Senate nominee at a July 25 party convention, replacing Graham Platner and beginning a compressed challenge to Susan Collins.
8/1/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Maine Governor Janet Mills declined Tuesday to endorse Democratic Senate nominee Troy Jackson while saying Republican Senator Susan Collins faces a steep reelection challenge.
7/29/2026 • Endorsements & Surrogates • General
Troy Jackson replaced Graham Platner as Maine's Democratic Senate nominee in 2026 and is campaigning statewide against Republican incumbent Susan Collins.
9/10/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
In the 2026 Maine U.S. Senate contest, Democratic nominee Troy Jackson is campaigning against incumbent Susan Collins through statewide events as he builds a late-starting challenge.
10/6/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Susan Collins and Troy Jackson debated data centers, prices, immigration enforcement, and Iran this week in Bangor, Maine, as both candidates addressed voter concerns ahead of the 2026 Senate election.
10/17/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
On Thursday night in Bangor, incumbent Susan Collins and challenger Troy Jackson held their fourth and final debate in Maine's 2026 Senate race after four forums over two weeks.
10/15/2026 • Campaign Messaging & Media • General
Bernie Sanders rallied with Troy Jackson in Bangor and Lewiston over the weekend to boost Jackson's campaign against Susan Collins before Maine's November 3 Senate election.
10/11/2026 • Endorsements & Surrogates • General
Troy Jackson campaigned across Maine after winning the Democratic Senate nomination in July, challenging incumbent Susan Collins ahead of the 2026 election.
10/6/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
After becoming the Democratic nominee in July, Troy Jackson campaigned across Maine through mid-September to challenge incumbent Republican Sen. Susan Collins in the 2026 U.S. Senate race.
10/5/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Troy Jackson campaigned across Maine after winning the Democratic Senate nomination at a July 25 convention, challenging incumbent Susan Collins with just over 100 days remaining.
10/5/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Troy Jackson campaigned against Susan Collins in Maine's 2026 Senate race with town halls and rallies across the state after winning the Democratic nomination on July 25.
10/5/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
After Graham Platner withdrew in July, Troy Jackson campaigned across Maine as the Democratic Senate nominee, facing incumbent Susan Collins in the 2026 race.
10/5/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Troy Jackson campaigned across Maine in August and September after becoming the Democratic Senate nominee in July, while incumbent Susan Collins held significant fundraising and advertising advantages.
10/5/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
After becoming the Democratic nominee in July 2026, Troy Jackson held campaign events across Maine to challenge incumbent Susan Collins in the U.S. Senate race.
10/5/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Troy Jackson campaigned across Maine in August and September after securing the Democratic Senate nomination on July 25, challenging incumbent Susan Collins with public events and working-class policy messages.
10/5/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Troy Jackson campaigned across Maine from July through mid-September 2026, seeking to overcome a late Democratic nomination and resource gap in his Senate challenge to Susan Collins.
10/5/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
In the 2026 Maine Senate race, Democrat Troy Jackson is challenging Republican incumbent Susan Collins amid polling pressure and fallout from Graham Platner's departure.
10/5/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
After Graham Platner withdrew, Democratic nominee Troy Jackson campaigned across Maine in August and September against incumbent Sen. Susan Collins.
10/5/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
In mid-September in Maine, Democratic nominee Troy Jackson campaigned statewide against Republican Sen. Susan Collins with town halls and rallies while confronting a substantial spending gap.
10/5/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Troy Jackson's Maine Senate campaign faced internal conflict in August and September over consultant-led messaging and grassroots organizing as Jackson challenged incumbent Susan Collins statewide.
9/22/2026 • Campaign Operations • General
Troy Jackson is leading Susan Collins 48% to 45% in a CNN-SSRS poll as labor support, affordability concerns, and opposition to Donald Trump shape Maine's 2026 Senate race.
9/10/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Troy Jackson is campaigning across Maine in 2026 as the Democratic Senate nominee after replacing Graham Platner, emphasizing labor roots and outreach to working-class and disaffected Republican voters.
9/10/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Troy Jackson is leading Susan Collins in several polls in Maine during the 2026 Senate campaign, although many supporters say opposition to Collins drives their votes.
9/7/2026 • Voters & Public Opinion • General
Troy Jackson's Democratic campaign is leading several polls against Susan Collins in Maine, but voters and analysts continue to view the 2026 Senate contest as a referendum on Collins.
9/7/2026 • Voters & Public Opinion • General
Troy Jackson held his first Senate campaign town hall in Lewiston, Maine, seeking to retain Graham Platner's grassroots supporters in the 2026 contest against Susan Collins.
9/3/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Troy Jackson held a Lewiston town hall in Maine as he sought to mobilize Graham Platner's former supporters for his 2026 Senate challenge to Susan Collins.
9/3/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
In Maine's 2026 Senate race, Democratic nominee Troy Jackson must broaden his rural labor message and win more Southern Maine suburban voters to challenge Susan Collins.
8/30/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Sen. Susan Collins and Democratic challenger Troy Jackson criticized the Iran war and debated energy policy during a televised debate in Portland, Maine, on Tuesday night.
10/7/2026 • Issues & Policy Debates • General
Susan Collins and Troy Jackson debated voter identification and other issues Tuesday in Maine during the first U.S. Senate debate of the season.
10/7/2026 • Issues & Policy Debates • General
Troy Jackson and Susan Collins concluded their Maine Senate debate series Thursday at Husson University in Bangor, focusing on Trump's influence and their contrasting records.
10/16/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Susan Collins and Troy Jackson were scheduled to debate Tuesday at WABI in Bangor as polls showed a close Maine Senate contest.
10/13/2026 • Polling & Race Ratings • General
Former Maine Senate President Troy Jackson proposed state intervention in neglected mobile-home parks during a Wells campaign event in 2026.
9/8/2026 • Issues & Policy Debates • General
During a campaign visit to Blueberry Ridge Mobile Village in Wells, Maine, Troy Jackson proposed state intervention and cooperative ownership options for neglected mobile home parks.
9/8/2026 • Issues & Policy Debates • General
Former President Barack Obama endorsed Democratic Senate nominee Troy Jackson in Maine during the 2026 Senate campaign, hours before Jackson's second debate with Susan Collins.
10/8/2026 • Endorsements & Surrogates • General
Republican Sen. Susan Collins and Democratic challenger Troy Jackson clashed over energy prices, alleged war-related investments, and policy during their second Senate debate Thursday in Portland, Maine.
10/9/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
In 2026, Republican Sen. Susan Collins and Democratic challenger Troy Jackson debated in Maine's Senate race, with the first forums leaving the contest closely contested.
10/9/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
During their first 2026 campaign debate in Maine, Republican Sen. Susan Collins and Democratic challenger Troy Jackson disputed Collins's relationship with President Donald Trump and her record.
10/7/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Susan Collins and Troy Jackson debated Trump, prices, healthcare and ethics in Maine on Tuesday, opening a four-debate series as polls showed Jackson narrowly ahead.
10/7/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Susan Collins and Troy Jackson held the first of four 2026 U.S. Senate debates on Tuesday in Maine, sparring over abortion, Trump, an FBI report and health care.
10/7/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
In their first debate for Maine's 2026 U.S. Senate race, Susan Collins and Troy Jackson contested their records and Trump ties in a WGME broadcast from Maine.
10/7/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Susan Collins and Troy Jackson debated their records and policy differences Tuesday in Portland, Maine, in the first of four scheduled Senate campaign forums.
10/7/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Susan Collins and Troy Jackson debated the 2026 Maine Senate race on Oct. 6, contrasting their records and policy positions in their first debate in Maine.
10/6/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
During the 2026 Maine Senate campaign, Susan Collins and Troy Jackson debated in Maine, clashing over healthcare, immigration, tariffs, and their records.
10/6/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
During their first Senate debate in Maine in 2026, Republican Susan Collins defended her independence from Donald Trump while Democrat Troy Jackson challenged her record.
10/6/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
In a 2026 Maine Senate campaign debate in Maine, Susan Collins defended her independence from Donald Trump as Democrat Troy Jackson challenged her record and economic positions.
10/7/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
On Tuesday night in Portland, Maine, incumbent Susan Collins and Democratic challenger Troy Jackson debated Trump, abortion rights, and their records in the 2026 Senate race.
10/6/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Ahead of the 2026 midterms in Maine, the Portland Press Herald criticized Sen. Susan Collins's response to bribery allegations amid a close reelection contest.
9/27/2026 • Legal & Ethics Developments • General
In their first debate in Maine, incumbent Sen. Susan Collins and Democratic challenger Troy Jackson contested Collins' record and positions on federal policy ahead of the 2026 Senate election.
10/7/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Troy Jackson held his first 2026 Senate campaign town hall Tuesday in Lewiston, Maine, criticizing Susan Collins and presenting a working-class populist message shaped by Graham Platner's influence.
9/2/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Susan Collins and Troy Jackson clashed over health care, immigration, tariffs, housing and the Iran war during two final U.S. Senate debates in Maine this week.
10/19/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
During the 2026 Maine Senate campaign, Susan Collins and Troy Jackson debated healthcare, the Iran war, and immigration in Maine amid close polling.
10/14/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Susan Collins and Troy Jackson debated Tuesday on Maine television station WABI, three weeks before the November 3, 2026, Senate election, addressing Iran, healthcare, tariffs, data centers and ICE.
10/14/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Susan Collins and Troy Jackson debated the Iran war, tariffs, and healthcare in Maine on Tuesday as a poll showed Jackson leading.
10/14/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Susan Collins and Troy Jackson debated Tuesday night in Maine, with Collins emphasizing distance from Donald Trump and Jackson challenging her record and campaign-finance transparency.
10/14/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Susan Collins and Troy Jackson are scheduled to hold their third of four U.S. Senate debates at 7 p.m. Tuesday in Maine, hosted by WABI and WAGM.
10/13/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Troy Jackson and Susan Collins were scheduled to debate Tuesday at 7 p.m. in Maine, with immigration enforcement central to their third matchup.
10/13/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
In the 2026 Maine Senate race, Auburn-area voters and candidates Susan Collins and Troy Jackson are debating affordability as polls place the candidates near even.
10/12/2026 • Voters & Public Opinion • General
Susan Collins and Troy Jackson debated Thursday night in Maine on WMTW, clashing over corruption allegations, ICE, abortion, and the war with Iran.
10/9/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Susan Collins and Troy Jackson debated Thursday night in Maine during their second of four scheduled Senate campaign debates, clashing over allegations, ICE, abortion, and the Iran war.
10/9/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
On Thursday night during a WMTW broadcast, Sen. Susan Collins and Democratic challenger Troy Jackson debated federal actions, abortion, and allegations as part of Maine's 2026 Senate race.
10/9/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Susan Collins and Troy Jackson debated corruption allegations, ICE, abortion, and the Iran war Thursday night in Maine during their second debate in a 10-day series.
10/9/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Susan Collins and Troy Jackson debated Thursday night in Maine, clashing over corruption allegations, ICE, abortion, and the Iran war during their second of four scheduled debates.
10/9/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
During a Maine Senate debate, Susan Collins and Troy Jackson disputed Collins’s Iran war record, energy investments, and positions on immigration enforcement.
10/9/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Susan Collins and Troy Jackson debated Thursday night on WMTW in Maine, disputing corruption allegations, ICE, abortion, and Collins's alleged ties to the Iran war.
10/9/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Susan Collins challenged Democrat Troy Jackson's energy proposals and policy record during a Maine Senate debate, with electricity costs and lobbying among the issues discussed.
10/9/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Susan Collins and Troy Jackson debated corruption allegations, ICE actions, abortion, and the Iran war Thursday night in Maine during the second of four scheduled debates.
10/9/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Susan Collins and Troy Jackson debated corruption allegations, ICE, abortion, and the Iran war Thursday night in Maine during their second Senate campaign debate, hosted by WMTW.
10/9/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
On Thursday night in Maine, Sen. Susan Collins and Democratic challenger Troy Jackson debated corruption allegations, ICE, abortion, and the Iran war in their second of four 2026 Senate race debates.
10/9/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Susan Collins and Troy Jackson denied that special interests or campaign contributions shaped policymaking Thursday night during their second televised debate in Maine.
10/9/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Sen. Susan Collins and Democratic challenger Troy Jackson debated corruption allegations, ICE, abortion and the Iran war Thursday night in Maine during their second of four scheduled debates.
10/9/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
During a Thursday debate in Maine, Democratic Senate candidate Troy Jackson accused Sen. Susan Collins of profiting from the Iran war, and Collins demanded an apology.
10/9/2026 • Campaign Messaging & Media • General
On Thursday night in Maine, Sen. Susan Collins and Democratic challenger Troy Jackson held a WMTW debate focused on Trump, ICE, abortion, and allegations about the Iran war.
10/9/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
On Thursday night in Maine, Sen. Susan Collins and Democratic challenger Troy Jackson debated corruption allegations, ICE, abortion, and the Iran war in their second debate.
10/9/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
On Thursday at 8 p.m. in Maine, U.S. Sen. Susan Collins and Democratic challenger Troy Jackson will hold their second debate, hosted by WMTW, in the 2026 Senate race.
10/8/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
On Thursday, incumbent Republican Sen. Susan Collins and Democratic challenger Troy Jackson traded corruption accusations at a debate in Maine's 2026 U.S. Senate race.
10/8/2026 • Campaign Messaging & Media • General
During a debate in the 2026 Maine Senate race, journalists, Democratic figures, commentators, and advocacy groups criticized Susan Collins's responses to Troy Jackson on tariffs, healthcare, Kavanaugh, and Trump.
10/7/2026 • Campaign Messaging & Media • General
Susan Collins and Troy Jackson debated their records and policy priorities during the first of four scheduled U.S. Senate debates in Maine.
10/7/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Susan Collins and Troy Jackson debated voter ID and legislative records during the first of four 2026 U.S. Senate campaign debates in Maine.
10/7/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Democrat Troy Jackson and Republican Sen. Susan Collins debated Tuesday in Maine, clashing over the cost of living, Trump, federal policy and their legislative records.
10/7/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Susan Collins and Troy Jackson debated their records and policy differences in Maine during the 2026 Senate campaign, with Election Day set for November 3.
10/7/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Democrat Troy Jackson and Republican Susan Collins debated the 2026 U.S. Senate race Tuesday night in Maine, addressing Trump, immigration enforcement, abortion, tariffs and prices.
10/7/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Susan Collins and Troy Jackson debated Medicaid, insurance costs, and rural health care access on October 6 at a Portland television station in Maine.
10/7/2026 • Campaign Messaging & Media • General
During a televised debate in Maine, Susan Collins declined to endorse a possible Trump campaign visit as Troy Jackson criticized her and a Marist poll showed her trailing by four points.
10/7/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
On Tuesday night in Maine, Susan Collins and Troy Jackson debated healthcare access in the first of four 2026 Senate debates, as polls showed Collins trailing.
10/7/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Susan Collins and Democratic challenger Troy Jackson held their first scheduled debate during the 2026 Maine Senate race, addressing Trump, Collins's voting record, tariffs, and Kavanaugh.
10/7/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
In their first 2026 Senate campaign debate in Maine, Susan Collins and Troy Jackson disputed affordability, Collins's record with Donald Trump, and federal health policy.
10/7/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Susan Collins and Troy Jackson debated immigration, healthcare, Medicaid cuts, and affordability in Maine on Tuesday, four weeks before Election Day as early voting was underway.
10/7/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Susan Collins and Troy Jackson debated voter identification and other issues Tuesday in Maine's first U.S. Senate debate of the 2026 race.
10/7/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Susan Collins and Troy Jackson debated affordability, Trump, and Collins's record in Maine during a 2026 Senate campaign debate, with three further meetings scheduled.
10/7/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Susan Collins and Troy Jackson are scheduled to hold their first debate Tuesday night in Maine as part of four debates planned over two weeks in the 2026 U.S. Senate race.
10/6/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
U.S. Sen. Susan Collins defended her 2026 reelection campaign at a Friday rally in Gorham, Maine, after donor-linked bribery allegations drew renewed scrutiny.
9/25/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Maine Democrats selected former state Senate President Troy Jackson on July 25 to challenge Republican Senator Susan Collins in the 2026 U.S. Senate election.
8/1/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Maine Gov. Janet Mills criticized Sen. Susan Collins in Portland on Tuesday, calling Collins vulnerable ahead of the 2026 Senate election while withholding an endorsement of Troy Jackson.
7/29/2026 • Campaign Messaging & Media • General
Susan Collins and Troy Jackson debated energy prices, the Iran war, and abortion rights on Thursday in Maine as they contested a close 2026 Senate race.
10/9/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
During the 2026 Maine Senate campaign, Susan Collins and Troy Jackson debated in Maine over Collins's relationship with Trump, policy positions and allegations of fraud.
10/14/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
On Tuesday in Maine, Sen. Susan Collins and challenger Troy Jackson debated federal policy, allegations of misconduct, and campaign funding ahead of the midterm election.
10/13/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
On Thursday in Maine, Republican Sen. Susan Collins and Democratic nominee Troy Jackson debated the Iran war and domestic issues as polling showed Jackson narrowly ahead in their 2026 Senate contest.
10/8/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Susan Collins and Troy Jackson debated in Maine during the 2026 Senate campaign after a CBS News poll showed the candidates tied at 50 percent.
10/7/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
In Maine during the September campaign, a viral Troy Jackson ad drew cross-party criticism as a New York Times/Siena poll showed Susan Collins narrowly ahead.
9/30/2026 • Campaign Messaging & Media • General
In September 2026 in Maine, Democratic nominee Troy Jackson challenged Senator Susan Collins over reported donor-related FBI scrutiny as polls showed a close Senate race.
9/22/2026 • Legal & Ethics Developments • General
Troy Jackson's Maine Senate campaign faces scrutiny after Lorri Nandrea, a Communist Party USA contributor, co-hosted a June event in Jay before Jackson became the Democratic nominee.
8/11/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Troy Jackson's Democratic Senate campaign faces increased scrutiny in Maine after Lorri Nandrea co-hosted a June 5 brunch in Jay and her Communist Party USA writings drew attention.
8/11/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Susan Collins and Troy Jackson debated party loyalty, campaign spending, and policy on Thursday at Husson University in Bangor ahead of Maine's November 3, 2026, Senate election.
10/17/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Troy Jackson and Susan Collins debated gun restrictions, Supreme Court reform, energy prices, and campaign finance Thursday at Husson University's Gracie Theater in Bangor.
10/16/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Democratic nominee Troy Jackson and Republican Sen. Susan Collins clashed in their final 2026 Maine Senate debate Thursday night in Bangor, with campaign fundraising totals also diverging in the third quarter.
10/15/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Troy Jackson and Susan Collins clashed at their final debate Thursday night in Bangor, Maine, over party loyalty and national politics, as both campaigns disclosed third-quarter fundraising totals.
10/15/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
On Tuesday night in Bangor, U.S. Sen. Susan Collins and challenger Troy Jackson debated affordability, energy, health care, tariffs, immigration, and campaign disclosure in Maine's 2026 Senate race.
10/14/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
In the months before Maine's 2026 U.S. Senate election, Troy Jackson campaigned across Maine against incumbent Susan Collins, holding nearly 50 events from August to mid-September.
10/5/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Troy Jackson, selected by Maine Democratic delegates after Graham Platner withdrew, has narrowly led Susan Collins in limited polling while campaigning in Belfast and across Maine.
8/23/2026 • Campaign Messaging & Media • General
Democratic challenger Troy Jackson leads Republican incumbent Susan Collins by two points in a Fox poll as Jackson prepares to intensify his Maine Senate campaign around Labor Day.
8/20/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Democratic nominee Troy Jackson led Republican incumbent Susan Collins by two points in an August Fox News poll as Jackson prepared to expand campaigning across Maine.
8/20/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Democratic nominee Troy Jackson led Republican incumbent Susan Collins by two points in an August poll as both campaigns prepared for intensified campaigning across Maine.
8/20/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Troy Jackson and Susan Collins held their final 2026 Maine Senate debate Thursday night in Bangor, clashing over party loyalty as Jackson reported $20.4 million in third-quarter fundraising.
10/15/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
With roughly 100 days remaining in Maine's 2026 Senate campaign, Troy Jackson is seeking statewide recognition while challenging Susan Collins's record on Trump, abortion, and bipartisanship.
8/31/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
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Troy Jackson faces scrutiny in Maine over alleged mortgage and residency inconsistencies as the Democratic nominee challenges Susan Collins in the 2026 Senate election.
9/15/2026 • Legal & Ethics Developments • General
On Sunday, Maine Senate challenger Troy Jackson defended his response to Susan Collins after a data center protester interrupted their final debate in Bangor, Maine.
10/18/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
On Sunday, Maine Democratic Senate candidate Troy Jackson defended his debate response to Susan Collins during a CNN interview, after a protester interrupted their debate in Maine.
10/19/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Maine Senate candidates Troy Jackson and Susan Collins sparred over a data-center protest at their final debate in Maine on Thursday, ahead of the November 3, 2026 election.
10/19/2026 • Campaign Messaging & Media • General
Troy Jackson defended his debate remark to Susan Collins on Sunday in a CNN interview after a data-center protester denied coordinating with Jackson's campaign in Maine.
10/19/2026 • Campaign Messaging & Media • General
Maine Senate challenger Troy Jackson defended his debate response to Susan Collins on CNN Sunday after a Thursday debate in Maine raised disputes over protester ties and his conduct.
10/19/2026 • Campaign Messaging & Media • General
Troy Jackson and Susan Collins clashed over protester coordination and Jackson's conduct during their final Senate debate ahead of the Nov. 3, 2026, election in Maine.
10/18/2026 • Campaign Messaging & Media • General
On Sunday, Maine Democratic nominee Troy Jackson defended his debate confrontation with Sen. Susan Collins in a CNN interview as polling showed a close 2026 Senate race in Maine.
10/18/2026 • Campaign Messaging & Media • General
Troy Jackson defended his debate confrontation with Susan Collins during a CNN interview aired Sunday after their Thursday debate in Maine.
10/18/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Maine Senate candidate Troy Jackson defended his debate rebuke of Susan Collins after a data center protester interrupted Collins ahead of the Nov. 3 election.
10/18/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
During the final debate before the November 3, 2026 election in Maine, Troy Jackson rejected calls to apologize for his exchange with Susan Collins over a data-center protester.
10/18/2026 • Campaign Messaging & Media • General
During their final debate in Bangor on Thursday, Maine Senate candidates Troy Jackson and Susan Collins clashed after a data center protester interrupted Collins's remarks.
10/18/2026 • Campaign Messaging & Media • General
During a 2026 debate in Maine, Senate candidates Susan Collins and Troy Jackson disputed Collins's independence from Trump and Jackson's response to a protester.
10/17/2026 • Campaign Messaging & Media • General
Maine Senate nominees Susan Collins and Troy Jackson debated abortion, the Iran war, and health care Tuesday night in Maine.
10/17/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Maine Democratic nominee Troy Jackson defended his debate outburst toward an AI data-center protester in a Friday CBS13 interview after the Oct. 15 debate in Maine.
10/17/2026 • Campaign Messaging & Media • General
During their final debate in Bangor, Troy Jackson and Susan Collins disputed party loyalty and AI data center impacts in Maine's 2026 Senate race.
10/16/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Troy Jackson and Susan Collins exchanged sharp remarks during their fourth and final Senate debate Thursday night at Husson University in Bangor, Maine.
10/16/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Troy Jackson and Susan Collins exchanged remarks Thursday during their final debate at Husson University's Gracie Theatre in Bangor after an audience interruption.
10/16/2026 • Campaign Messaging & Media • General
Troy Jackson and Susan Collins clashed after a protester interrupted their Thursday debate in Maine over environmental concerns about AI data centers.
10/15/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Susan Collins and Troy Jackson debated healthcare, the Iran war, military aid and other issues in Maine's 2026 U.S. Senate race on Tuesday in a televised debate in Maine.
10/9/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Susan Collins and Troy Jackson debated Trump's possible Maine visit and their policy differences in the first forum of the 2026 Maine Senate campaign before the November 3 election.
10/7/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
On Oct. 6, Susan Collins and Troy Jackson debated in Maine's U.S. Senate race, as Collins said Donald Trump was unlikely to campaign in the state.
10/7/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Susan Collins and Troy Jackson debated abortion, Trump, healthcare, economic costs, and allegations about Collins's office Tuesday night in Portland, Maine.
10/7/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Susan Collins and Troy Jackson debated in Maine during the 2026 Senate campaign, with Jackson tying Collins to Trump and Collins stressing her independence.
10/7/2026 • Campaign Messaging & Media • General
Susan Collins and Troy Jackson debated their records and Maine's economic concerns on Tuesday in Maine's 2026 U.S. Senate contest.
10/7/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
On Tuesday in Maine, Republican Sen. Susan Collins and Democrat Troy Jackson held their first 2026 Senate debate, disputing Collins' relationship with Donald Trump and responsibility for affordability concerns.
10/7/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Susan Collins and Troy Jackson debated their records and Collins's relationship with Donald Trump during their first 2026 U.S. Senate debate in Maine.
10/6/2026 • Campaign Messaging & Media • General
On October 6 in Maine, Susan Collins declined to commit to appearing with Donald Trump as she debated Democratic challenger Troy Jackson in the 2026 U.S. Senate race.
10/6/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
On Tuesday in Maine, Republican Susan Collins and Democratic nominee Troy Jackson held their first 2026 U.S. Senate debate, disputing healthcare, costs, immigration and their records.
10/6/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Susan Collins and Troy Jackson are scheduled to begin four in-studio Senate debates Tuesday and Thursday on Maine television, seeking to reach undecided voters.
10/5/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
During their final debate before the Nov. 3 election in Maine on Thursday night, Susan Collins and Troy Jackson clashed after a data center protester interrupted Collins.
10/19/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Susan Collins and Troy Jackson debated in Maine during the 2026 Senate campaign, with Jackson linking Collins to Trump and Collins emphasizing her independent voting record.
10/7/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Maine Senate candidate Troy Jackson defended his debate remark to Susan Collins during a CNN interview aired Sunday, following a Thursday debate in Maine.
10/18/2026 • Campaign Messaging & Media • General
On Tuesday in Maine, incumbent Republican Susan Collins and Democratic challenger Troy Jackson held their first debate in the closely contested 2026 Senate race.
10/7/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Susan Collins and Troy Jackson debated Trump, housing costs, and property taxes Tuesday evening in Maine, less than a month before Election Day.
10/7/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Susan Collins and Troy Jackson disputed their records, Donald Trump's influence, and economic issues in their first debate for Maine's U.S. Senate seat.
10/7/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
During their first debate in Maine, Susan Collins and Troy Jackson contested the 2026 Senate race, with Jackson challenging Collins' Trump ties and Collins highlighting disagreements with Trump.
10/7/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Troy Jackson is repositioning his 2026 Maine Senate campaign away from socialist associations while holding a narrow polling lead over Susan Collins in Maine.
9/21/2026 • Campaign Messaging & Media • General
Troy Jackson is narrowly leading Susan Collins in cited polling in Maine while reframing his campaign around working-class populism and distancing himself from socialism.
9/21/2026 • Campaign Messaging & Media • General
Maine Democrats selected Troy Jackson as the 2026 Senate challenger to Republican Senator Susan Collins in Maine after Graham Platner's campaign collapsed.
8/15/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Troy Jackson replaced Graham Platner as Maine's Democratic Senate nominee for the 2026 contest and holds a narrow polling advantage over incumbent Susan Collins.
8/12/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
During the 2026 campaign, Susan Collins and Troy Jackson debated data-center energy safeguards in Maine as candidates nationwide tied the facilities to affordability.
10/19/2026 • Campaign Messaging & Media • General
Susan Collins and Troy Jackson were scheduled to debate for the third time on Oct. 13 at WABI's studio in Bangor, Maine.
10/13/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
WABI and WAGM scheduled Susan Collins and Troy Jackson's third Senate debate for 7 p.m. October 13, 2026, at WABI's Bangor studio.
10/13/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
During the recent first U.S. Senate debate in Maine, Susan Collins and Troy Jackson disputed healthcare policy, with an opinion essay criticizing Jackson's account of Medicaid reimbursement authority.
10/11/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Susan Collins and Troy Jackson debated corruption allegations, ICE, abortion and the Iran war Thursday night in Maine during their second debate of the 2026 Senate campaign.
10/9/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Susan Collins and Troy Jackson debated Thursday night in Maine, addressing heating oil prices, Iran, abortion access, and affordability in the 2026 Senate contest.
10/9/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
On Thursday night in Maine, Sen. Susan Collins and Democratic challenger Troy Jackson held their second Senate debate, disputing corruption allegations, ICE, abortion, and the Iran war.
10/9/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Susan Collins and Troy Jackson debated Thursday night in Maine at a WMTW-hosted forum, clashing over corruption allegations, ICE, abortion, and the war with Iran.
10/9/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Susan Collins and Troy Jackson debated Thursday night in Maine on WMTW, clashing over corruption allegations, ICE actions, abortion, and the war with Iran.
10/9/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Susan Collins and Troy Jackson debated corruption allegations, ICE, abortion and the Iran war Thursday night in Maine during their second of four scheduled Senate-race debates.
10/9/2026 • Campaign Messaging & Media • General
Democratic candidate Troy Jackson and Senator Susan Collins debated corruption allegations and national issues Thursday night in Maine during the 2026 Senate campaign.
10/9/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Susan Collins and Troy Jackson debated voter identification and other issues Tuesday in Maine, during the state's first U.S. Senate debate of the season.
10/7/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Maine's Total Coverage will broadcast a debate between Susan Collins and Troy Jackson at 8 p.m. Thursday in Westbrook during the 2026 U.S. Senate campaign.
10/7/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
On Tuesday in Maine, Sen. Susan Collins debated former state Sen. Troy Jackson and highlighted her differences with President Donald Trump in the state's first Senate debate.
10/7/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Maine Democratic nominee Troy Jackson used affordability and federal policy contrasts against Senator Susan Collins in their first debate Tuesday night in Maine.
10/7/2026 • Campaign Messaging & Media • General
On Tuesday in Maine, Senator Susan Collins told Democratic challenger Troy Jackson during a televised debate that her voting record demonstrated independence from Donald Trump and her party.
10/6/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Republican Sen. Susan Collins disputed Democratic nominee Troy Jackson's voting-alignment claim and said Donald Trump was unlikely to campaign with her during a Maine Senate debate Tuesday night.
10/6/2026 • Campaign Messaging & Media • General
Sandra Smith Congdon canvasses for Troy Jackson on weekends in York County during the 2026 Maine U.S. Senate campaign, citing affordability and working-class representation.
10/5/2026 • Endorsements & Surrogates • General
Troy Jackson endorsed Portland City Council candidate Todd Chretien in Maine during the 2026 campaign after Jackson replaced withdrawn Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner.
8/28/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
At an October 15, 2026, Maine Senate debate, Democratic candidate Troy Jackson rebuked Republican Sen. Susan Collins after she suggested an anti-data-center protester supported his campaign.
10/25/2026 • Campaign Messaging & Media • General
Maine Sen. Susan Collins and Democratic challenger Troy Jackson traded accusations during Thursday night's Senate debate in Maine over Collins's integrity and allegations involving her office.
10/8/2026 • Campaign Messaging & Media • General
Troy Jackson and Susan Collins debated campaign records, national issues and campaign finance Thursday night in Bangor as Maine's 2026 Senate race entered its closing weeks.
10/17/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Susan Collins and Troy Jackson held their fourth and final U.S. Senate debate Thursday at Husson University in Bangor, Maine, contrasting their records and policy priorities.
10/16/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Troy Jackson and Susan Collins contested their records and campaign finances during their final Senate debate Thursday night in Bangor, Maine, as the race could affect control of the chamber.
10/16/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
U.S. Sen. Susan Collins and Democrat Troy Jackson disputed the meaning of a heckler-related exchange during their final 2026 Senate debate in Maine on Thursday.
10/16/2026 • Campaign Messaging & Media • General
On Thursday night in Maine, Sen. Susan Collins and challenger Troy Jackson held their final debate, clashing over party loyalty, the Iran war, and national debt.
10/16/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Troy Jackson and Susan Collins held their fourth and final Maine Senate debate in Bangor on Thursday, debating party independence after a data center protest interruption.
10/16/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Susan Collins and Troy Jackson debated campaign financing, energy costs, Supreme Court reform and gun policy Thursday at Husson University's Gracie Theater in Bangor, Maine.
10/16/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
On Thursday in Bangor, Troy Jackson and Susan Collins held their final Maine Senate debate, trading attacks on partisan loyalty as both campaigns disclosed third-quarter fundraising totals.
10/16/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Democratic nominee Troy Jackson and Republican Sen. Susan Collins debated Thursday in Bangor, Maine, in their final 2026 Senate race meeting, clashing over partisan independence and campaign finances.
10/16/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Susan Collins and Troy Jackson debated Thursday night in Maine, disputing their records and positions on campaign finance, gun restrictions, and Supreme Court reform.
10/16/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Democratic candidate Troy Jackson and Republican Sen. Susan Collins held their final 2026 Maine Senate debate Thursday night in Bangor, disputing party loyalty and campaign fundraising.
10/16/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Susan Collins and Troy Jackson debated in Bangor on October 15, 2026, disputing Collins's alignment with Donald Trump ahead of Maine's Senate election.
10/16/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Troy Jackson and Susan Collins held their final 2026 Maine Senate debate Thursday in Bangor, where they disputed party loyalty and a data center protester interrupted proceedings.
10/16/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Troy Jackson and Susan Collins debated Thursday in Bangor, Maine, in their final meeting before the 2026 Senate contest, disputing Trump's influence and partisan loyalty.
10/16/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Troy Jackson and Susan Collins debated energy costs, campaign financing, Supreme Court reform, and gun policy Thursday at Husson University in Bangor, Maine.
10/16/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Democrat Troy Jackson and Republican Susan Collins concluded four debates in October 2026 in Maine, contesting Trump's influence, policy costs, Senate effectiveness, and campaign finance.
10/16/2026 • Campaign Messaging & Media • General
On Oct. 15, Sen. Susan Collins and challenger Troy Jackson held their fourth and final 2026 U.S. Senate debate before a live audience at Husson University in Bangor, Maine.
10/16/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Republican Sen. Susan Collins and Democratic nominee Troy Jackson clashed over class, Trump, and policy issues during their fourth and final Senate debate in Bangor, Maine, ahead of the 2026 election.
10/16/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Susan Collins and Democratic nominee Troy Jackson will debate Thursday in Maine at 7 p.m. EDT, as the Cook Political Report rates their Senate race a Toss Up.
10/15/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
On Thursday in Bangor, Democratic nominee Troy Jackson and Republican Sen. Susan Collins held their fourth and final debate in Maine's 2026 U.S. Senate race, disputing campaign finance and policy.
10/15/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Susan Collins and Troy Jackson will hold their final debate Thursday at Husson University in Bangor, Maine, as a Suffolk poll shows Jackson leading 49% to 47%.
10/15/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Troy Jackson and Susan Collins clashed in their final debate Thursday in Bangor, Maine, over Trump, partisan division, and other issues in the Senate race.
10/15/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Democratic nominee Troy Jackson and Republican Sen. Susan Collins debated campaign records and policy on Thursday at Husson University's Gracie Theater in Bangor, Maine.
10/15/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
On Tuesday night in Maine, incumbent Republican Susan Collins and Democratic challenger Troy Jackson debated Trump, policy disagreements, corruption allegations, and campaign finance disclosures in their 2026 Senate contest.
10/14/2026 • Campaign Messaging & Media • General
On Tuesday night in Maine, Sen. Susan Collins and challenger Troy Jackson debated their records, Trump's policies, fraud claims and campaign funding.
10/14/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Susan Collins and Troy Jackson debated their records, Trump, policy disputes, and corruption allegations Tuesday night in Maine as they campaigned for the 2026 U.S. Senate seat.
10/14/2026 • Campaign Messaging & Media • General
Susan Collins and Troy Jackson disputed ICE funding, agency reforms and economic issues during their third televised Senate debate Tuesday in Maine.
10/14/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
During their third U.S. Senate debate in Maine, Democrat Troy Jackson and Republican incumbent Susan Collins disputed affordability, tariffs, health funding, data centers, and immigration enforcement.
10/14/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Troy Jackson and Susan Collins disputed healthcare, tariffs, data-center regulation and immigration enforcement during their third U.S. Senate debate in Maine, ahead of a final debate scheduled for Thursday.
10/14/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
In their third debate in Maine, Democrat Troy Jackson and Republican incumbent Susan Collins disputed affordability, federal spending, immigration enforcement, tariffs, and data-center regulation ahead of a fourth debate scheduled for Thursday.
10/14/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Susan Collins and Troy Jackson held their third 2026 U.S. Senate debate Tuesday night in Maine, revisiting health care, energy costs, tariffs, Iran and AI data centers.
10/13/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Troy Jackson and Susan Collins debated immigration, healthcare, energy, and their records in Maine during their third 2026 Senate campaign debate.
10/13/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
During the 2026 Maine Senate campaign, Troy Jackson's operation moved toward consultant-directed appearances and out-of-state fundraising, while former Graham Platner organizers reported reduced volunteer roles in Maine.
9/23/2026 • Campaign Operations • General
Troy Jackson faced Republican criticism in Wells, Maine, after proposing possible government intervention in privately owned mobile-home parks during his 2026 Senate campaign.
9/8/2026 • Campaign Messaging & Media • General
During Labor Day weekend in Maine, Troy Jackson expanded public outreach while Susan Collins promoted Senate seniority and federal funding at the Windsor Fair.
9/8/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Troy Jackson is building a Democratic campaign against Susan Collins in Maine after Graham Platner withdrew from the 2026 Senate race in late July.
9/7/2026 • Voters & Public Opinion • General
Troy Jackson held his first 2026 Senate campaign town hall Tuesday in Lewiston, where the older audience highlighted challenges reaching younger Maine voters in the race against Susan Collins.
9/3/2026 • Voters & Public Opinion • General
Troy Jackson and Susan Collins are competing in a closely matched 2026 Maine Senate race, with campaign messaging increasingly focused on candidate records and character controversies.
9/2/2026 • Campaign Messaging & Media • General
Troy Jackson is emerging as a progressive Democratic contender in Maine for the 2026 Senate race against Republican Susan Collins, after gaining attention among thousands of Maine Democrats.
9/1/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Troy Jackson is poised to become the Democratic challenger to Susan Collins in Maine's 2026 Senate race after Graham Platner withdrew, prompting Republican scrutiny and Democratic concern.
8/30/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Troy Jackson endorsed Portland City Council candidate Todd Chretien in Maine this week, giving Republicans another argument that Jackson is too closely aligned with socialist politics before the Senate election.
8/29/2026 • Campaign Messaging & Media • General
Maine Democrats are rallying around former state Senate president Troy Jackson as a potential progressive challenger to Republican Senator Susan Collins in the 2026 Senate race.
8/21/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Democratic Senate nominee Troy Jackson campaigned in Portland on Wednesday, criticizing Republican Senator Susan Collins for not using her appropriations authority to challenge Donald Trump.
8/20/2026 • Campaign Messaging & Media • General
Democratic nominee Troy Jackson and Republican Sen. Susan Collins debated campaign financing, experience, and the Iran war during Maine's fourth and final Senate debate Thursday night.
10/16/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
During the 2026 campaign in Bangor, Maine, Republican Susan Collins and Democrat Troy Jackson held their final Senate debate, addressing policy disputes as forecasters rated the race a toss-up.
10/15/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
On Tuesday night in Maine, Republican Sen. Susan Collins and Democratic challenger Troy Jackson debated policy differences, corruption allegations and campaign-fund disclosures in the 2026 U.S. Senate race.
10/14/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
During the final debate before Maine's November 3, 2026, Senate election, Troy Jackson rebuked Susan Collins after a data-center protest interrupted her in Maine.
10/19/2026 • Campaign Messaging & Media • General
In a CNN interview over the weekend, Democratic Senate candidate Troy Jackson said he would not apologize to Susan Collins for a debate exchange.
10/19/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Over the weekend, Maine Democratic Senate candidate Troy Jackson told CNN's Dana Bash he would not apologize to Susan Collins after a debate exchange over a protester's data-center interruption.
10/19/2026 • Campaign Messaging & Media • General
During their final debate in Maine ahead of the November 3, 2026 election, challenger Troy Jackson defended his exchange with Sen. Susan Collins after a data-center protester interrupted Collins.
10/19/2026 • Campaign Messaging & Media • General
During their final debate before Maine's November 3, 2026, election, Troy Jackson disputed Susan Collins' claim that a data-center protester supported his campaign.
10/18/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Troy Jackson defended his debate exchange with Sen. Susan Collins on Sunday on CNN, as Republican groups criticized him during Maine's 2026 Senate campaign.
10/18/2026 • Campaign Messaging & Media • General
During a Thursday debate in Maine, Democratic nominee Troy Jackson rejected Susan Collins' suggestion that he was connected to a data-center protester who interrupted her remarks.
10/18/2026 • Campaign Messaging & Media • General
On October 15, 2026, Maine Senate candidates Troy Jackson and Susan Collins clashed over a data center protest at their final debate, as Jackson rejected Collins' suggestion that the protester was his supporter.
10/18/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
On Oct. 15 in Maine, Senate candidates Troy Jackson and Susan Collins clashed during their final debate over a data-center protester and Jackson's response.
10/18/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Maine Democratic Senate nominee Troy Jackson said Sunday during a CNN interview that he would not apologize to Susan Collins for their exchange at the final debate in Maine.
10/18/2026 • Campaign Messaging & Media • General
During their final Maine Senate debate on Thursday, Troy Jackson and Susan Collins clashed over a data-center protester, and Jackson defended his response in a CNN interview Sunday.
10/18/2026 • Campaign Messaging & Media • General
On Sunday, Maine Democratic Senate candidate Troy Jackson told CNN he would not apologize for his response to Susan Collins during a debate the previous week.
10/18/2026 • Campaign Messaging & Media • General
Democratic nominee Troy Jackson confronted Republican Senator Susan Collins during their final U.S. Senate debate Thursday night in Maine after an interruption protesting data centers.
10/17/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
On Friday in Maine's 2026 U.S. Senate contest, Susan Collins and Troy Jackson exchanged criticism after a debate dispute over a heckler and Jackson's response.
10/17/2026 • Campaign Messaging & Media • General
Democratic challenger Troy Jackson defended his response to Republican Sen. Susan Collins after a protester interrupted a Thursday debate in Maine during discussion of AI data centers.
10/16/2026 • Campaign Messaging & Media • General
During a Thursday debate in Maine, Democratic nominee Troy Jackson and Sen. Susan Collins clashed after a protester interrupted the proceedings in the close 2026 Senate race.
10/16/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
On Thursday in Maine, Republican Sen. Susan Collins and Democratic challenger Troy Jackson exchanged personal remarks during a News Center Maine debate that addressed AI data centers' environmental effects.
10/16/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
On Thursday night in Portland, Susan Collins and Troy Jackson clashed during a Maine Senate debate after a protester interrupted discussion of AI data centers' environmental effects.
10/16/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Susan Collins and Troy Jackson exchanged personal remarks after a protester interrupted their News Center Maine debate in Maine on Thursday night.
10/16/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Susan Collins and Troy Jackson exchanged personal remarks during a Thursday-night U.S. Senate debate in Portland, Maine, after a protester interrupted discussion of AI data centers.
10/16/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Democratic nominee Troy Jackson and Republican Sen. Susan Collins clashed during their fourth and final debate in Maine on Thursday night after an off-camera protester interrupted discussion of data centers.
10/16/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
On Thursday night in Portland, Maine, Republican Sen. Susan Collins and Democratic challenger Troy Jackson clashed during a Senate debate interrupted by a protester as they discussed AI data centers.
10/16/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Susan Collins and Troy Jackson exchanged personal remarks Thursday night during a News Center Maine Senate debate in Maine after a protester interrupted discussion of AI data centers.
10/16/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
A data-center protester interrupted Susan Collins at the final Maine Senate debate in Bangor on October 15, 2026, prompting an exchange with Troy Jackson.
10/15/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
In the first 2026 U.S. Senate debate in Maine last week, incumbent Susan Collins and challenger Troy Jackson disputed healthcare policy, including Medicaid reimbursement authority.
10/11/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Ahead of the November 3 election in Maine, Democratic candidate Troy Jackson defended his debate exchange with Republican incumbent Susan Collins as polls showed a close Senate race.
10/19/2026 • Campaign Messaging & Media • General
During a final debate in Maine on Thursday ahead of the Nov. 3 election, Troy Jackson and Susan Collins disputed whether a data-center protester was connected to Jackson's campaign.
10/18/2026 • Campaign Messaging & Media • General
During the final debate in Maine ahead of the Nov. 3, 2026, Senate election, Troy Jackson defended his response after a data center protester interrupted Susan Collins.
10/18/2026 • Campaign Messaging & Media • General
Susan Collins and Troy Jackson debated voter ID requirements during their first U.S. Senate debate in Portland, Maine, as residents disputed election security and ballot access.
10/7/2026 • Election Administration & Ballot Access • General
After ProPublica's investigation the previous week, the Portland Press Herald criticized Susan Collins's response to alleged bribery in Maine's 2026 Senate race.
9/27/2026 • Campaign Messaging & Media • General
During the 2026 Maine Senate campaign, Troy Jackson's operation drew scrutiny for Washington consultants' preference for polling, advertising, and controlled messaging over local events in Maine.
9/24/2026 • Campaign Operations • General
Matthew Yglesias said Troy Jackson's Democratic Senate campaign has received less national attention and grassroots enthusiasm than Graham Platner's earlier campaign in Maine.
8/21/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
During the 2026 Maine Senate campaign, Susan Collins and Troy Jackson debated in Bangor, while Jackson's campaign reported $20.4 million in third-quarter fundraising on Thursday.
10/15/2026 • Fundraising & Donors • General
Ahead of Maine's 2026 midterm election, U.S. Senate candidates Susan Collins and Troy Jackson debated energy costs, infrastructure, and federal assistance before a live audience in Maine.
10/17/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
About 400 rallygoers gathered Saturday at Deering Oaks in Portland to urge early voting for Democrats and support Troy Jackson against Susan Collins in the November 3 midterms.
10/17/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
On Thursday night in Maine, Republican Sen. Susan Collins and Democratic nominee Troy Jackson clashed over Collins's independence and Jackson's conduct in their final Senate debate.
10/16/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Susan Collins and Troy Jackson clashed over national issues and partisan loyalty Thursday night in their final Senate debate in Maine, 18 days before the midterm election.
10/16/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Susan Collins and Troy Jackson will debate Thursday, Oct. 15, at 7 p.m. before a live audience in Bangor, Maine, with NEWS CENTER Maine, Maine Public, and the Portland Press Herald hosting.
10/15/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Troy Jackson and Susan Collins debated Thursday night in Bangor, Maine, in their final meeting before the 2026 Senate contest, addressing Trump, partisan division, and campaign fundraising.
10/15/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
On Tuesday in Maine, Republican Sen. Susan Collins and Democratic challenger Troy Jackson debated Trump's policies, healthcare cuts, Canada tariffs, and allegations involving campaign funding.
10/14/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Susan Collins and Troy Jackson debated their Maine Senate race on Tuesday, disputing Collins's ties to Trump, policy positions, fraud oversight, and campaign funding.
10/14/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
On Tuesday in Maine, Republican Sen. Susan Collins and Democratic challenger Troy Jackson debated the Iran war, healthcare cuts, Canadian tariffs, and allegations involving federal contracts and campaign donations.
10/14/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
On Tuesday in Maine, Susan Collins and Troy Jackson debated Trump policies, Medicaid cuts, corruption allegations, and campaign funding in their 2026 Senate contest.
10/14/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
On Tuesday night in Maine, Republican Sen. Susan Collins and Democratic challenger Troy Jackson debated Collins's record, Trump policy and allegations involving fraud and campaign funding.
10/14/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
On Tuesday in Maine, Republican Sen. Susan Collins and Democratic challenger Troy Jackson debated healthcare, Iran policy, Canada tariffs, and campaign funding as the midterm election approached.
10/13/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
Susan Collins and Troy Jackson debated Thursday night in Maine, exchanging barbs and discussing Collins's opposition to Pete Hegseth's confirmation.
10/16/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General
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Troy Jackson won Maine's Democratic Senate nomination in July and will challenge Republican incumbent Susan Collins statewide in the 2026 general election.
9/3/2026 • Candidates & Campaigns • General