Live blog: Susan Collins and Troy Jackson debate for the 3rd time
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Senate 2026 · Maine
Government operations coverage
The last Republican-held Senate seat in New England. Below: every kind of piece — news, opinion, press releases, letters, digests and blogs — from the Maine and national press that name a candidate in this race, coded to Government operations (CAP major topic 20), since collection began in May 2026. A name anywhere in the text counts, so a piece need not be about the race. Pages that are not articles are left out.
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While helping Maine, Susan Collins failed the nation | Opinion
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Letter: Susan Collins puts people of Maine first - Susan Collins for Maine
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Susan Collins will not move off script | Letter
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In Maine’s 1st District, Chellie Pingree and Ron Russell square off again
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Morning Update: What you need to know in Maine today
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No major gains projected for count of women in Congress after midterms
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Susan Collins still working with operatives tied to straw donation scheme
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Come for Heather Cox Richardson, stay for Troy Jackson | Letter
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Trump would flay Collins if she really stood up to him | Letter
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Letter: Susan Collins puts people of Maine first
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Letter: Why I no longer support Susan Collins
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Super PAC buys Troy Jackson attack ad in Portland, Oregon
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GOP Group Drops $25K On Ads for Maine Sen. Susan Collins in Portland… Oregon
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Anti-Troy Jackson Ad Runs in Oregon, Not Maine
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Pro-Susan Collins ads accidentally run in Portland, Oregon
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GOP Group Spends Thousands to Help Susan Collins—in Wrong Portland
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A GOP PAC ran an ad opposing Maine Democrat Troy Jackson — in the wrong Portland
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Campaign finance reform needs to be our top priority | Opinion
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Tired of complaints about Susan Collins | Letter - Susan Collins for Maine
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Tired of complaints about Susan Collins | Letter
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Susan Collins-Aligned Super PAC Buys Attack Ads in Portland... Oregon
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Letter: Susan Collins has proven her worth to Mainers - Susan Collins for Maine
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As Susan Collins goes for a sixth term, Maine Democrats worry she’s a ‘Teflon candidate’
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Irate about government-funded Trump ads | Letter
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ProPublica report, outrageous? Yes it is, senator. | Letter
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Letter: Many Mainers don’t regret Susan Collins’ vote on Brett Kavanaugh
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Letter: Don’t let Susan Collins vote for any more Supreme Court justices
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Letter: Susan Collins has proven her worth to Mainers
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Troy Jackson, Bernie Sanders bring ‘Solidarity Forever’ tour to Lewiston
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Collins Has “Rarely Thwarted” Trump and Other Fact Checks From the Week
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Susan Collins Often Defies Trump but Rarely Stops Him
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Outside spending nears $2 billion – and the biggest groups pull further ahead
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Electing Troy Jackson would be tragic for Maine, America | Letter
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Troy Jackson’s sound bites won’t be enough | Opinion
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UMaine’s role in pay-to-play scheme deserves a closer look | Letter
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Carr crash radio appearance by Sen. Collins | Letter
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The grave consequences of politicizing science | Opinion
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Maine’s elections are getting crazy expensive. Where does the money go?
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Bernie Sanders rallies with Troy Jackson in Bangor as Senate race tightens
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Maine cannot afford to lose Susan Collins’ bipartisan voice in Washington | Opinion
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Don’t waste one vote this November | Letter
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Let’s deny Maine’s 12% gift to Donald Trump | Opinion
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Susan Collins is Trump’s senator | Letter
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Letter: Vote for Troy Jackson to rein in Donald Trump
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What’s on the ballot in Westbrook?
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Obama Comes Out in Support of Troy Jackson After His First Debate with Susan Collins
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Fact-checking the 2nd debate between Susan Collins and Troy Jackson
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Another polls shows Troy Jackson leading a tight Maine Senate race
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Troy Jackson has 4-point lead over Susan Collins in Washington Post poll
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Your Weekly Michigan Political Brief
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MDP Statement on Susan Collins Denying Investments in Companies Profiting From Iran War
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The Maine Wire’s Guide to Casting Your Ballot
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Boom: Susan Collins Crushed Troy Jackson in Second Debate
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Poll: Democrat Troy Jackson narrowly leads Susan Collins in Maine Senate race (Washington Post)
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Susan Collins Ripped Troy Jackson to Shreds in Last Night's Senate Debate
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Troy Jackson Maintains Lead in Maine Senate Race
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Poll: Democrat Troy Jackson narrowly leads Susan Collins in Maine Senate race
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The reason Maine must retire Susan Collins from the U.S. Senate | Opinion
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Jonathan Bush is pumping thousands of dollars into the Bangor City Council election
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Letter: Troy Jackson offers a welcome contrast to Susan Collins
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5 notable moments from Susan Collins and Troy Jackson’s second debate
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MDP Statement on Troy Jackson Winning Second Senate Debate
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Live updates: Susan Collins and Troy Jackson square off on WMTW
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Troy Jackson was being paid by unions throughout his run for governor
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Obama featured in videos boosting Bottoms, Ossoff in Georgia
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Uneasy about Susan Collins’ backers | Letter
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Expensive ads don’t make a candidate good | Letter
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Susan Collins does, in fact, answer the call | Letter
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Collins for Senator Statement on WMTW Debate - Susan Collins for Maine
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NEW: Maine Attorney Files Ethics Complaint Over Collins’ Alleged Pay-to-Play Scheme
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Obama endorses Troy Jackson in Maine Senate race
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Susan Collins’ campaign needs to be more forthcoming | Letter
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Letter: Debate questions for Susan Collins
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Letter: Troy Jackson would be a sorry replacement for Susan Collins
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Susan Collins Couldn't Answer One Simple Question About Trump
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Susan Collins and Troy Jackson clash in Maine Senate debate
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ProPublica Once Again Rebuts Collins’ Team’s Claims About Navatek Story
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Who benefits from Susan Collins’ funding? | Letter
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Troy Jackson shuts down Susan Collins with 5-word comeback at Maine Senate debate
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Democrat Troy Jackson Chokes in Debate With Sen. Susan Collins
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Troy Jackson Lost Big in Last Night's Debate With Susan Collins
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Susan Collins’ debate disaster highlights GOP’s midterms crisis
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Susan Collins’ approach to governing is the right approach | Opinion
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Susan Collins brilliantly shuts down attacks from Troy Jackson in heated Maine debate
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Collins for Senator Statement on First Debate
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Troy Jackson Stumbles in Debate, Then Susan Collins Smokes Him on His Record
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SHADY SUSAN’S SENATE SCANDAL: Susan Collins Steered Federal Contracts for Campaign Donations
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Susan Collins faces her biggest test yet (Dan Merica/Washington Post)
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Mainers Can’t Afford Susan Collins and Bobby Charles
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Maine Dem Troy Jackson Dodges Simple Question On Ties To Radical Socialist Group
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Sen. Susan Collins nudges Trump to stay away from Maine: ‘I’m not exactly his favorite senator’
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Susan Collins' Boast About Her Biggest Success Backfires Immediately
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Takeaways From the First Maine Senate Debate Between Susan Collins and Troy Jackson
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Takeaways from the Maine Senate debate between Susan Collins, Troy Jackson
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Susan Collins and Troy Jackson clash over Trump and seniority in Maine’s first Senate debate
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MDP Statement on Troy Jackson Winning First Senate Debate
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Here are 5 things to know about Senator Susan Collins.
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Troy Jackson, a progressive brawler, tries to flip a Senate seat in Maine.
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Susan Collins, a political survivor, tries to outrun Trump (Dan Merica/Washington Post)
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New Maine Poll: Susan Collins Trails Overall, Leads Older Voters by 12
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Susan Collins Tries to Outrun Trump
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NEW: Collins Took Campaign Cash From Pharma Executive’s Family in Potential Straw Donor Scheme
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We need Susan Collins’ experience and work ethic more than ever | Letter
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MDP Statement on Samuel Alito’s Intention to Consider Retiring Next Year
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NEW: “Collins’ Husband Did Work for Data Center Lobbying Firm”
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REMINDER: Susan Collins Has Repeatedly Opposed Congressional Stock Trading Bans
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Susan Collins shows up
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Jennifer Levesque
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REMINDER: “Shady Susan’s” Long History of Corruption
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Aroostook coach sexual abuse / Graham Platner's Reddit posts / Maine lobster roll index
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