Maine

Too close to callR -3.8closes 8:00 pm ET

43% in · Collins +0.1

Who's running

Troy JacksonD49.9% · 43% in

Troy Jackson is a logger from Allagash, in far northern Maine. His family has cut timber for five generations. He served in the Maine House and Senate for about 20 years and was Senate President from 2018 to 2024. He became the nominee in July 2026 after the primary winner quit the race, leaving him about 100 days to campaign.

What they say they'll do

He wants Medicare for All so everyone has health care.
He wants to raise taxes on the super rich and big companies.
He wants to protect abortion rights across the whole country.

Susan CollinsR50.0% · 43% inIncumbent

Susan Collins grew up in Caribou, Maine, where her family ran a lumber business. She worked for Senator William Cohen for 12 years and then held state jobs. She lost a run for governor in 1994. She won her Senate seat in 1996 and has held it for 30 years. She now chairs the committee that controls federal spending.

What they say they'll do

She says she votes against her own party more than any other senator and stands up to Trump.
She supports abortion rights.
She says her seniority brings money and projects home to Maine.

The tea ☕

Graham Platner won the Democratic primary on June 9 but dropped out on July 8 after a woman accused him of sexual assault. He denied it. Democrats picked Jackson to replace him at a July 25 meeting with 566 of 571 votes.
A police report from 1988 says Jackson, then 19, punched a man during a fight. Jackson admits the fight but denies ever being violent toward his partner, and she says the same. No charges were reported.
A Republican super PAC ran a radio song calling Jackson a 'creep' and a 'freak' over his family. Collins asked for the ad to be pulled on October 21. Jackson's partner wrote an op-ed saying her family deserved respect.
At the final debate on October 15, a protester yelled while Collins spoke. She said he was 'obviously one of Troy's supporters.' Jackson shot back, 'Oh, shut up. I don't even know that kid.' The protester was a college student with no link to Jackson.
Former colleagues have criticized Jackson's temper. He has apologized before for confrontations during his time in the Maine Legislature.
Collins voted to confirm Justice Brett Kavanaugh in 2018 and said he told her Roe v. Wade was settled law. He later voted to overturn Roe. Collins says she does not regret her vote.
In 1996 Collins pledged to serve only two terms. She is now running for a sixth term.
A Republican super PAC ad claimed Jackson struck a female colleague. The Bangor Daily News reported that claim was false.

Sources

Maine House seats: 0 D, 0 R, 2 pending