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Maine Senate Race Stalls at Deadlock as Collins Holds Ground Despite National Headwinds
politics1 day 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
Consultant Strategies Diverge in Michigan and Maine Senate Races
politics7 days ago

Consultant Strategies Diverge in Michigan and Maine Senate Races

In the 2026 US Senate races for Michigan and Maine, Democratic candidates are experiencing vastly different outcomes due to contrasting campaign strategies. In Michigan, Dr. Abdul El-Sayed leads Republican Mike Rogers by five percentage points, driven by strong support for single-payer healthcare and economic messaging. Conversely, in Maine, Democrat Troy Jackson trails incumbent Republican Susan Collins by three percent. While El-Sayed maintains a populist, grassroots approach, Jackson’s campaign has been heavily influenced by establishment consultants who prioritize data-driven advertising over direct voter engagement. This divergence highlights the tension between progressive authenticity and traditional Democratic establishment tactics in swing states.

via Current Affairs.org|
#2028-presidential-prospects#abdul-el-sayed#democratic-strategy
CNN Poll Finds Narrow Democratic Edge in Michigan and Maine Senate Races
politics23 days ago

CNN Poll Finds Narrow Democratic Edge in Michigan and Maine Senate Races

A CNN/SSRS poll (Aug. 31–Sept. 6) shows Democrats holding slight leads in two key Senate races: Abdul El-Sayed leads Mike Rogers in Michigan 47%–44%, while Troy Jackson leads Susan Collins in Maine 48%–45%. Both margins are within the polls’ margins of error, labeling the races as “tight with no clear leader.” Voters cite the economy and cost of living as top concerns; tariffs on Canadian goods are viewed negatively, and President Trump remains unpopular in both states, contributing to Democratic enthusiasm and a stronger likely-to-vote advantage among Democrats in these races.

via Mediaite|
#abdul-el-sayed#cnn#maine
politics26 days ago

Collins Holds Ground with Retail Campaign as Jackson Works to Break Through in Maine Senate Race

In Maine's Senate contest, Susan Collins relies on long-standing retail campaigning and earmark-funded achievements to remind voters of her experience, while challenger Troy Jackson is crisscrossing the state to raise name recognition, cast Collins as aligned with Trump, and mobilize labor-backed voters amid a flood of campaign ads.

via Politico|
#maine#politics#retail-politics
Collins leans into temper talk to frame Maine Senate race
politics1 month ago

Collins leans into temper talk to frame Maine Senate race

Sen. Susan Collins used a Politico interview to suggest Democratic challenger Troy Jackson ‘struggles to control his temper’ while sidestepping questions about Jackson’s personal life, a moment that circulated online with conservatives praising Collins; Jackson’s camp dismissed the personal-attacks strategy as distractions and emphasized the race should focus on issues, noting prior scrutiny of Jackson including a 1988 police report.

via Fox News|
#maine#political-controversy#politics
Collins to four Maine debates as Senate race heats up
politics1 month ago

Collins to four Maine debates as Senate race heats up

Republican Sen. Susan Collins has agreed to participate in four debates with Democratic challenger Troy Jackson ahead of Maine’s November Senate race, though Jackson has not yet committed. The debates, hosted by local outlets and likely in a town-hall format, are being pushed quickly with Collins aiming to have the first one within two weeks. Collins, seeking a sixth term, remains a durable incumbent while Democrats hope Maine can be a path to flipping the Senate.

via The Washington Post|
#debates#maine#politics
Collins leverages decades-old assault claim in Maine Senate showdown
politics1 month ago

Collins leverages decades-old assault claim in Maine Senate showdown

Incumbent Sen. Susan Collins leverages a resurfaced 1988 police report alleging an assault by Democratic nominee Troy Jackson to question his temperament as Maine's decisive Senate race tightens; Jackson, selected to replace the embattled Graham Platner, defends himself as the incident occurred decades ago and does not reflect who he is today, while Democrats face vetting concerns after Platner's downfall and the race remains competitive as both sides court working-class voters.

via New York Post|
#1988-police-report#graham-platner#maine-senate-race
Old Fort Kent Incident Resurfaces as Troy Jackson Runs for Senate
politics1 month ago

Old Fort Kent Incident Resurfaces as Troy Jackson Runs for Senate

A 1988 Fort Kent police report obtained by the Bangor Daily News details a night when 19-year-old Troy Jackson kicked in a door, punched a man, and allegedly pushed his partner, Lana Pelletier; Jackson acknowledged the assault and paid a $50 fine, while Pelletier later disputed the police account in statements released by his campaign; Jackson has no criminal record per a background check, and the episode is resurfacing as he campaigns for the U.S. Senate amid scrutiny in a race that could determine control of the chamber.

via Bangor Daily News|
#1988-assault#fort-kent#lana-pelletier
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 Dems' Senate Pick Faces Scrutiny Over Cousin Connection
politics2 months ago

Maine Dems' Senate Pick Faces Scrutiny Over Cousin Connection

Democrats in Maine tapped Troy Jackson to replace Graham Platner in the U.S. Senate race after Platner withdrew amid allegations; a Maine Wire report alleges Jackson has two children with his second cousin, with whom he shares great-grandparents, a claim that sparked social-media backlash as Jackson heads toward a November contest against incumbent Sen. Susan Collins.

via Fox News|
#graham-platner#maine-senate-race#politics
Maine Senate Candidate Troy Jackson Fathered Two Kids With Second Cousin, Report Finds
politics2 months ago

Maine Senate Candidate Troy Jackson Fathered Two Kids With Second Cousin, Report Finds

Maine Democratic Senate hopeful Troy Jackson is in a long‑term relationship with Lana Pelletier, his second cousin, with whom he has two adult sons and shares the same great‑grandparents; they have reportedly never married. Maine law allows second‑cousin marriages with genetic counseling, and such unions are not unheard of in rural northern areas. Jackson was formally nominated to challenge incumbent Sen. Susan Collins in the 2026 midterms.

via New York Post|
#democrats#maine#politics