Maine Senate Race Remains Tight as Collins and Jackson Vie for Voters
Incumbent Republican Sen. Susan Collins and Democratic challenger Troy Jackson remained locked in a tight Maine Senate race as voters weighed their records, keeping the contest closely watched. Collins highlighted her role as chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee and warned that Jackson had endorsements from left-leaning groups, according to her campaign statements.
She also campaigned alongside former Democrat Joe Manchin, emphasizing a bipartisan record. A Fox News poll of likely Maine voters found the two candidates dead-locked at 49 percent each, while more than 60 percent disapproved of President Donald Trump’s performance. The candidates pursued divergent strategies, with Collins courting centrist voters and Jackson rallying the Democratic base, a dynamic underscored by a visit from Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and a joint appearance with Manchin.
