Senate 2026 · Maine
Race coverage
The last Republican-held Senate seat in New England. Below: news reports and opinion columns from the Maine 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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733 pieces in this selection; the lists keep only the most recent, and repeats of the same headline are dropped — 114 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
Pro-Susan Collins ads accidentally run in Portland, Oregon
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
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
The reason Maine must retire Susan Collins from the U.S. Senate | Opinion
20 Government Operations
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
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
‘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’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
We served with Troy Jackson. We’re excited to support him for US Senate.
998 No Policy Content
Troy Jackson says sorry for comments on Jewish Mainers’ views on Gaza war
19 International Affairs
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
What are prediction markets?
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
Troy Jackson shows us what a Democrat should be | Mark Dion
1 Macroeconomics
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