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Maine Senate Race: Jackson Leads Collins in Tight Contest as Abortion and Tariffs Dominate Debates
politics1 day ago

Maine Senate Race: Jackson Leads Collins in Tight Contest as Abortion and Tariffs Dominate Debates

Republican Sen. Susan Collins faces her toughest re-election bid in Maine against Democrat Troy Jackson, with polls showing a narrow Democratic lead. The race hinges on abortion rights, cost-of-living concerns, and Collins' 2018 vote to confirm Justice Kavanaugh. Despite Collins' record of securing federal funding, voters are increasingly focused on her alignment with unpopular Trump policies and her failure to protect reproductive rights.

via Salon.com|
#2026-elections#abortion-rights#maine-senate
Maine Senate Race Tightens as Jackson Gains Polling Edge Over Collins
politics3 days ago

Maine Senate Race Tightens as Jackson Gains Polling Edge Over Collins

A new poll shows Democrat Troy Jackson leading Republican Sen. Susan Collins by 4 points in Maine, signaling a shift in the race for Senate control. While Jackson’s lead is within the margin of error, it follows a period of volatility and intense debate exchanges. Collins retains a significant advantage on economic issues, but faces growing scrutiny over her relationship with President Trump and her voting record.

via USA Today|
#2026-midterms#maine-senate#politics
Maine Senate Race Flips to Democratic Lead as Polls Show Jackson Ahead of Collins
politics4 days ago

Maine Senate Race Flips to Democratic Lead as Polls Show Jackson Ahead of Collins

A new Washington Post-Schar School poll indicates Democrat Troy Jackson has overtaken Republican Sen. Susan Collins in the critical Maine Senate race, marking a shift from earlier surveys. While the lead is within the margin of error, Jackson now holds a 50% to 46% advantage among likely voters. The race remains highly competitive, with voters favoring Jackson on key issues but supporting Collins’s ability to secure federal funding for the state. Recent debates have highlighted disagreements over abortion, energy costs, and the Iran conflict, though both candidates share some policy positions.

via The Washington Post|
#2026-midterms#maine-senate#politics
politics10 days ago

Sanders Launches Maine Campaign for Jackson Amid Tight Senate Race

Sen. Bernie Sanders will hold three rallies in Maine starting Oct. 10 to support Democratic Senate candidate Troy Jackson against incumbent Susan Collins. This marks Sanders' first major campaign appearance for Jackson this cycle, following his withdrawal of support for Graham Platner. The move coincides with Sanders opening his $23 million war chest to fund other Democratic candidates, including Peggy Flanagan in Minnesota. The Maine race remains competitive, with recent polls showing Collins holding a narrow lead, though undecided voters keep the outcome uncertain. Sanders argues the election will determine whether the Senate continues to support President Trump's policies or holds him accountable.

via Politico|
#bernie-sanders#maine-senate#midterms-2026
Maine Senate Race Stalls at Deadlock as Collins Holds Ground Despite National Headwinds
politics11 days ago

Maine Senate Race Stalls at Deadlock as Collins Holds Ground Despite National Headwinds

A new CBS News poll shows the Maine Senate race between incumbent Susan Collins and Democrat Troy Jackson is tied, defying national Democratic trends. Collins retains support among voters prioritizing state issues and federal funding, while Jackson struggles with primary-season fatigue and a perceived shift away from his earlier progressive stance. The race remains highly competitive with 10% of voters undecided.

via cbsnews.com|
#2026-elections#maine-senate#politics
Maine Senate hopeful faces questions over second-cousin connection
politics2 months ago

Maine Senate hopeful faces questions over second-cousin connection

Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Troy Jackson is under scrutiny after reports that he and his longtime partner Lana Pelletier are second cousins and have two adult sons. The claims, initially published by independent journalist Steve Robinson and picked up by Fox News and others, rely on genealogical records but do not violate Maine law, which allows second-cousin marriages. Jackson’s campaign says the reports are a distraction, while Republicans have seized on them as election material ahead of the November race against Sen. Susan Collins.

via KOMO|
#campaign-scrutiny#maine-senate#politics
Maine’s Troy Jackson Set to Seal Democratic Senate Nomination
politics2 months ago

Maine’s Troy Jackson Set to Seal Democratic Senate Nomination

Former Maine Senate President Troy Jackson is on track to win the Democratic nomination to replace Graham Platner after a smooth nominating convention, propelled by deep labor ties and union support as rivals drop out; Platner’s scandals helped clear the field, and Jackson’s campaign has strong fundraising (about $1 million) and a UNH poll showing him ahead of US Senator Susan Collins, 49–46.

via Talking Points Memo|
#democratic-nomination#graham-platner#labor-unions
Jackson rides caucus wave toward Maine's Democratic Senate nod
politics2 months ago

Jackson rides caucus wave toward Maine's Democratic Senate nod

Former Maine Senate President Troy Jackson dominated eight county caucuses and now sits within 11 delegates of clinching the Democratic U.S. Senate nomination, with clear wins across Cumberland, Penobscot, Kennebec, Hancock and Franklin counties. His organizational lead is emphasized as rival campaigns—Nirav Shah, Shenna Bellows and Jordan Wood—released delegate slates that overlapped poorly, highlighting Jackson's ground game ahead of the Bangor convention. Platner’s insurgent effort lingered in some counties as caucus results push toward a July 25 decision.

via Bangor Daily News|
#caucuses#democratic-nomination#maine
Viral debate moment thrusts trans activist into Maine Senate race after Platner fallout
politics2 months ago

Viral debate moment thrusts trans activist into Maine Senate race after Platner fallout

A Democratic candidate, Ashley Webb, a trans intersex activist, surged into Maine’s U.S. Senate race to replace the ousted Graham Platner after a debate clip in which Webb offered a rambling, memed answer about their qualifications went viral (over 750,000 views). Platner was forced out amid rape allegations, leaving 12 candidates, including Webb alongside Shenna Bellows, Dan Kleban, and Kristina Libby, vying for the nomination to challenge incumbent Republican Sen. Susan Collins in November.

via New York Post|
#ashley-webb#debate-viral#graham-platner
Maine Democrats Face Uphill Battle in Replacing Platner After Debate
politics2 months ago

Maine Democrats Face Uphill Battle in Replacing Platner After Debate

Eight Democratic hopefuls debated Thursday to replace Graham Platner and take on Republican Sen. Susan Collins, but the night underscored how difficult it will be to match Platner’s viral appeal and electability. Nirav Shah delivered the most polished performance, while Shenna Bellows, Jordan Wood, and Troy Jackson appeared less authoritative, with most candidates sticking to general progressive lines and attacking Collins and Trump rather than forging clear policy contrasts. The convention on July 25 will determine the nominee among delegates, with cross-endorsements likely shaping the final outcome.

via Yahoo|
#graham-platner#maine#maine-senate
Maine Dems’ Debate Highlights Challenges in Replacing Platner
politics2 months ago

Maine Dems’ Debate Highlights Challenges in Replacing Platner

Maine Democrats’ first Senate debate to replace Graham Platner pitted eight candidates, with four top contenders echoing Platner’s positions and struggling to differentiate themselves. Shah, Jackson, Bellows, and Wood touted progressive stances while avoiding sharp clashes, underscoring how tough it will be to unseat Republican Susan Collins. The undercard featured four lesser-known hopefuls, including Dan Kleban, as the field jockeys for visibility ahead of a July 25 convention that will finalize the nominee. Issues like ICE and a recent deadly shooting in Biddeford also surfaced, and CNN will host another debate on July 23.

via CNN|
#democrats-debate#elections-2026#graham-platner
politics3 months ago

Maine Democrats sprint to fill Platner vacancy as Nirav Shah enters crowded field

Following Graham Platner's withdrawal amid sexual‑assault allegations, Maine Democrats race to replace him with Nirav Shah and a slate of familiar contenders—former gubernatorial hopefuls Troy Jackson and Shenna Bellows, and Dan Kleban—in a hastily organized, unpledged delegate process that could determine Senate control when they face Republican Sen. Susan Collins.

via Politico|
#democrats#graham-platner#maine-senate