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Senate 2026 · Maine
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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, 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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1,857 pieces in this selection; the lists keep only the most recent, and repeats of the same headline are dropped — 59 below.
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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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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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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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’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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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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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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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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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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Obama endorses Troy Jackson in Maine Senate race
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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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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 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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Maine Dem Troy Jackson Dodges Simple Question On Ties To Radical Socialist Group
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