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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2,526 pieces in this selection; the lists keep only the most recent, and repeats of the same headline are dropped — 316 below.
Live blog: Susan Collins and Troy Jackson debate for the 3rd time
20 Government Operations
While helping Maine, Susan Collins failed the nation | Opinion
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In Maine’s 1st District, Chellie Pingree and Ron Russell square off again
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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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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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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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Campaign finance reform needs to be our top priority | Opinion
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Susan Collins-Aligned Super PAC Buys Attack Ads in Portland... Oregon
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As Susan Collins goes for a sixth term, Maine Democrats worry she’s a ‘Teflon candidate’
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Collins owes Mainers an explanation for vote on West Bank deaths | Opinion
19 International Affairs
Collins signs letter to Trump opposing Russian diesel imports
18 Foreign Trade
Troy Jackson, Bernie Sanders bring ‘Solidarity Forever’ tour to Lewiston
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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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Troy Jackson’s sound bites won’t be enough | Opinion
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The grave consequences of politicizing science | Opinion
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Maine cannot afford to lose Susan Collins’ bipartisan voice in Washington | Opinion
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Let’s deny Maine’s 12% gift to Donald Trump | Opinion
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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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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
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Your Weekly Michigan Political Brief
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Feds release nearly $37M in heating aid for Maine
13 Social Welfare
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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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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5 notable moments from Susan Collins and Troy Jackson’s second 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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If Susan Collins wins, Donald Trump wins | Steve Collins
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Fact-checking 6 claims that dominated the Susan Collins-Troy Jackson debate
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Barack Obama endorses Troy Jackson
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Watch tonight’s high stakes debates for governor, senate
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Barack Obama boosts Troy Jackson in Maine Senate race against Susan Collins
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Rising prices may be here to stay, but poverty doesn’t have to be
13 Social Welfare
Susan Collins has put too many lives at risk | Opinion
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Opinion: Billionaires and corporations have the money, but we still have the vote
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Susan Collins Couldn't Answer One Simple Question About Trump
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Democrat files ethics complaint against Susan Collins over alleged pay-to-play scheme
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Troy Jackson details personal finances in new disclosure
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Susan Collins and Troy Jackson clash in Maine Senate debate
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Susan Collins says she supports women. We saw otherwise. | Opinion
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Susan Collins’s committee bought trucks the Army didn’t want. Then campaign donations poured in.
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Susan Collins Is the Living Worst
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Susan Collins Debates Troy Jackson as Key Senate Race Enters Early Voting
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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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“We Can’t Eat Road Salt”: Susan Collins Crashes and Burns in Debate
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Susan Collins brilliantly shuts down attacks from Troy Jackson in heated Maine debate
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Troy Jackson Stumbles in Debate, Then Susan Collins Smokes Him on His Record
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Susan Collins faces her biggest test yet (Dan Merica/Washington Post)
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Susan Collins faces her biggest test yet
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Opinion: A picture speaks volumes about Susan Collins
12 Law and Crime
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
20 Government Operations
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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Here are 5 things to know about Senator Susan Collins.
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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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44 miles of I-295 will be repaved
10 Transportation
Residents continue fight to push ICE out of Maine headquarters
12 Law and Crime
Troy Jackson says sorry for comments on Jewish Mainers’ views on Gaza war
19 International Affairs
Susan Collins’ time is up as Maine’s Houdini
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Why Susan Collins is hanging on so tightly in Maine
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Susan Collins’s Maine Money Machine
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Two Pastors' Profoundly Different Views On Who Gets Into Heaven
12 Law and Crime
Susan Collins Was Target of FBI Bribery Probe
12 Law and Crime
Swords, Bagpipes & Susan Collins
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Jared Golden breaks with party again, this time over Russian sanctions bill
19 International Affairs
Susan Collins votes with Democrats against Donald Trump-backed crypto overhaul
15 Banking, finance and commerce
Susan Collins Criticizes Trump’s Canada Insults
19 International Affairs
Susan Collins endorsed by National Federation of Independent Businesses at Naples event
15 Banking, finance and commerce
Susan Collins praises Elon Musk. What could go wrong?
15 Banking, finance and commerce
Susan Collins Confronted About Elon Musk Donation: ‘I Wasn’t Aware of That’
15 Banking, finance and commerce
Sen. Collins must oppose SAVE America Act | Opinion
2 Civil Rights
Farmington drops plan for townwide camera network
12 Law and Crime
Have a seat, JD, you may be waiting a while | Opinion
18 Foreign Trade
Opinion: An equal rights amendment is long overdue
2 Civil Rights
New Downeaster Train Station Project Secures $48M in Federal Funding
10 Transportation
Hang Elon Musk Around Susan Collins's Neck
15 Banking, finance and commerce
Troy Jackson Hold Small Lead Over Susan Collins
12 Law and Crime
Maine Jewish leaders push back on Gaza genocide accusation against Israel
19 International Affairs
Elon Musk Goes All in on Trying to Save Susan Collins
15 Banking, finance and commerce
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
Susan Collins’ stock law with ‘no teeth’ is under attack from both parties
15 Banking, finance and commerce
Proud of Susan Collins’ championing gay rights | Opinion
2 Civil Rights
Opinion: PEPFAR is a win for the world. Susan Collins must ensure its funding.
19 International Affairs
Remember that Pride is measured by actions | Opinion
2 Civil Rights
Susan Collins had four years to prepare for this question — and botched the answer
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Collins Calls Out Media Over Platner Scrutiny after Portland Speech
15 Banking, finance and commerce
The Latest: Trump says Iran 'will have to pay the price’
19 International Affairs
Schoppee Farm halts market as federal hemp rule hits
4 Agriculture
Opinion: Credit card swipe fees cost Mainers. That’s why Congress should pass the Credit Card Competition Act.
15 Banking, finance and commerce
Red Sox cable station says it pulled Graham Platner’s critical ad over copyright issue
15 Banking, finance and commerce
Susan Collins is good at conventional politics. That’s not enough in the Trump era.
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Platner ad contained copyrighted material, Sox cable station says
15 Banking, finance and commerce
I fail to understand Susan Collins’ position on the Middle East | Opinion
19 International Affairs
For Susan Collins and women with tremors, the real problem is everyone else
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Elizabeth Warren’s Consumer Watchdog Is Being Dismantled - and Republicans Aren’t Sorry
15 Banking, finance and commerce
Early Edition: May 14, 2026
19 International Affairs
Senate Republicans block Democrats’ effort to reverse several Trump-era CFPB changes
15 Banking, finance and commerce
Trump insists Republicans aren't counseling him on his get-tough Cuba policy
19 International Affairs
Wall Street braces for inflation report...
1 Macroeconomics
The Fed’s Susan Collins on FOMC Dissent and the Warsh Transition
1 Macroeconomics
The Quiet Man
1 Macroeconomics
Bipartisan US Senate appropriators urge Trump administration to spend vaccine funds
19 International Affairs
Here's the biggest news you missed this weekend
10 Transportation
Lawmakers buck calls to defund low-income heating program
13 Social Welfare
Susan Collins Makes a Decision on the SAVE Act
13 Social Welfare
Consumer Prices Rose Slightly in September
1 Macroeconomics
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