Senate 2026 · Maine
Race coverage
The last Republican-held Senate seat in New England. Below: news reports and opinion columns from the Maine and national press that name a candidate in this race, 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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986 pieces in this selection; the lists keep only the most recent, and repeats of the same headline are dropped — 182 below.
Live blog: Susan Collins and Troy Jackson debate for the 3rd time
20 Government Operations
Susan Collins still working with operatives tied to straw donation scheme
20 Government Operations
Super PAC buys Troy Jackson attack ad in Portland, Oregon
20 Government Operations
Anti-Troy Jackson Ad Runs in Oregon, Not Maine
20 Government Operations
Pro-Susan Collins ads accidentally run in Portland, Oregon
20 Government Operations
A GOP PAC ran an ad opposing Maine Democrat Troy Jackson — in the wrong Portland
20 Government Operations
Campaign finance reform needs to be our top priority | Opinion
20 Government Operations
Troy Jackson, Bernie Sanders bring ‘Solidarity Forever’ tour to Lewiston
20 Government Operations
Troy Jackson’s sound bites won’t be enough | Opinion
20 Government Operations
Maine’s elections are getting crazy expensive. Where does the money go?
20 Government Operations
Bernie Sanders rallies with Troy Jackson in Bangor as Senate race tightens
20 Government Operations
Maine cannot afford to lose Susan Collins’ bipartisan voice in Washington | Opinion
20 Government Operations
What’s on the ballot in Westbrook?
20 Government Operations
Obama Comes Out in Support of Troy Jackson After His First Debate with Susan Collins
20 Government Operations
Fact-checking the 2nd debate between Susan Collins and Troy Jackson
20 Government Operations
Maine to get $38M in heat assistance early from federal government
13 Social Welfare
Troy Jackson and Susan Collins Take the Floor in Maine
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Another polls shows Troy Jackson leading a tight Maine Senate race
20 Government Operations
Troy Jackson has 4-point lead over Susan Collins in Washington Post poll
20 Government Operations
The Maine Wire’s Guide to Casting Your Ballot
20 Government Operations
Boom: Susan Collins Crushed Troy Jackson in Second Debate
20 Government Operations
Poll: Democrat Troy Jackson narrowly leads Susan Collins in Maine Senate race (Washington Post)
20 Government Operations
Susan Collins Ripped Troy Jackson to Shreds in Last Night's Senate Debate
20 Government Operations
Troy Jackson Maintains Lead in Maine Senate Race
20 Government Operations
Poll: Democrat Troy Jackson narrowly leads Susan Collins in Maine Senate race
20 Government Operations
The reason Maine must retire Susan Collins from the U.S. Senate | Opinion
20 Government Operations
Maine Debate — Troy Jackson Vows to Defund ICE: ‘Unreformable’
12 Law and Crime
5 notable moments from Susan Collins and Troy Jackson’s second debate
20 Government Operations
Live updates: Susan Collins and Troy Jackson square off on WMTW
20 Government Operations
Troy Jackson was being paid by unions throughout his run for governor
20 Government Operations
Maine Gov Begs White House to Delay Work Rule for Welfare Recipients
13 Social Welfare
Obama featured in videos boosting Bottoms, Ossoff in Georgia
20 Government Operations
If Susan Collins wins, Donald Trump wins | Steve Collins
20 Government Operations
Fact-checking 6 claims that dominated the Susan Collins-Troy Jackson debate
20 Government Operations
Barack Obama endorses Troy Jackson
20 Government Operations
Watch tonight’s high stakes debates for governor, senate
20 Government Operations
Barack Obama boosts Troy Jackson in Maine Senate race against Susan Collins
20 Government Operations
Obama endorses Troy Jackson in Maine Senate race
20 Government Operations
‘Genocide’ or not, US must seek an end to the suffering in Gaza | Douglas Rooks
19 International Affairs
Susan Collins has put too many lives at risk | Opinion
20 Government Operations
Troy Jackson details personal finances in new disclosure
20 Government Operations
Susan Collins and Troy Jackson clash in Maine Senate debate
20 Government Operations
Susan Collins’s committee bought trucks the Army didn’t want. Then campaign donations poured in.
20 Government Operations
Susan Collins Debates Troy Jackson as Key Senate Race Enters Early Voting
20 Government Operations
Troy Jackson shuts down Susan Collins with 5-word comeback at Maine Senate debate
20 Government Operations
Democrat Troy Jackson Chokes in Debate With Sen. Susan Collins
20 Government Operations
Troy Jackson Lost Big in Last Night's Debate With Susan Collins
20 Government Operations
Susan Collins brilliantly shuts down attacks from Troy Jackson in heated Maine debate
20 Government Operations
Troy Jackson Stumbles in Debate, Then Susan Collins Smokes Him on His Record
20 Government Operations
Maine Dem Troy Jackson Dodges Simple Question On Ties To Radical Socialist Group
20 Government Operations
Takeaways From the First Maine Senate Debate Between Susan Collins and Troy Jackson
20 Government Operations
Takeaways from the Maine Senate debate between Susan Collins, Troy Jackson
20 Government Operations
Susan Collins and Troy Jackson clash over Trump and seniority in Maine’s first Senate debate
20 Government Operations
Here are 5 things to know about Troy Jackson.
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Troy Jackson, a progressive brawler, tries to flip a Senate seat in Maine.
20 Government Operations
We served with Troy Jackson. We’re excited to support him for US Senate.
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Troy Jackson says sorry for comments on Jewish Mainers’ views on Gaza war
19 International Affairs
Troy Jackson's Apology to Jewish Voters Shows Dems Don't Know What Genocide Is
19 International Affairs
Troy Jackson Apologizes for Generalizing Jewish Mainers’ Views on Gaza
19 International Affairs
Troy Jackson isn’t polished. In Maine, that may be the point.
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Republicans attack Troy Jackson’s vote to cut taxes
1 Macroeconomics
Susan Collins votes with Democrats against Donald Trump-backed crypto overhaul
15 Banking, finance and commerce
SMCC faculty picket for equal wages
6 Education
Opinion: An equal rights amendment is long overdue
2 Civil Rights
Genocide canard is a smokescreen for antisemitism | Opinion
19 International Affairs
Police Report Says Troy Jackson ‘Pushed’ His Partner
12 Law and Crime
Troy Jackson Admits To Assault After Police Report Surfaces
12 Law and Crime
Mainers Can’t Afford Troy Jackson’s Radical Tax-And-Spend Agenda
1 Macroeconomics
Troy Jackson Hold Small Lead Over Susan Collins
12 Law and Crime
What are prediction markets?
15 Banking, finance and commerce
Prediction market users wager millions on Maine elections
15 Banking, finance and commerce
Maine Jewish leaders push back on Gaza genocide accusation against Israel
19 International Affairs
No Magic Bullets or Quick Fixes for what Ails Maine
2 Civil Rights
Maine Democrats must show moral courage on Palestine | Opinion
19 International Affairs
Maine Democrats criticize Susan Collins after fatal ICE shooting
12 Law and Crime
Troy Jackson shows us what a Democrat should be | Mark Dion
1 Macroeconomics
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