Collins and Jackson Battle for Maine’s Senate SeatMaine Voters Weigh Collins’ Trump Ties in Tight Senate RaceCollins’ Maine Record Faces a Late Challenge From Jackson
Republican Senator Susan Collins and Democrat Troy Jackson are locked in a close Maine Senate race ahead of the November 2026 election. Voters’ views of Collins, Jackson’s late start and the state’s many independents are central to the contest.Democrat Troy Jackson is challenging Republican Senator Susan Collins in a close Maine contest. Voters are weighing Collins’ record and ties to a deeply unpopular Trump administration against Jackson’s late start and limited name recognition.Republican Senator Susan Collins is seeking another term against Democrat Troy Jackson in a close Maine race. Collins is relying on her long record and appeal to independent voters, while Jackson’s late entry has left some voters unsure about him.