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U.S. Senate

Incumbent: Susan Collins
DTroy Jackson
Democratic
RSusan Collins
Republican · incumbent
Background
Education
University of Maine at Fort Kent
St. Lawrence University
Work experience
Campaign sites, official bios, Wikipedia, Ballotpedia
Member of the State Senate of Maine · 2008–2024
Member of the Maine House of Representatives · 2002–2008
United States senator · 1997–now
Treasurer and Receiver-General of Massachusetts · 1993
Polls
Poll average
1 poll, Nov 4–Nov 4 · Electoral-vote.com
52.0%
48.0%
Within typical polling error (±5.4 pts, 538).
Every poll (1)
PollsterMidpointJacksonCollinsCalled for Troy JacksonNov 45248
• in the average
Money
Raised
FEC · through 10/14/2026
Cash on hand
$1.6M
$2.7M
From small donors
Under $200
41%
17%
Own money
None
None
Record in Congress
Votes with own party
Party-line votes · Voteview
Not in the current Congress
83%
of 841 Senate votes
Missed votes
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0.0%
Laken Riley Act
Requires federal detention of immigrants in the country illegally who are charged with theft or violent crimes.
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HALT Fentanyl Act
Permanently classifies fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I drugs.
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One Big Beautiful Bill Act
Budget reconciliation law covering taxes, spending, Medicaid and SNAP.
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GENIUS Act
Sets federal rules for payment stablecoins.
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Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026
Funding bill that ended the fall 2025 government shutdown.
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Secure America Act
2026 budget reconciliation bill.
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Issues
Economy and cost of living · Maine, last 10 years
Economy, real GDP growth
+1.4%2025
2016BEA ↗2025
Unemployment rate
3.2%2026 so far
2016BLS ↗2026
Rent, yearly change · Northeast region
+4.2%2026 so far
2016BLS CPI ↗2026
Home prices, yearly change
+4.0%2026 so far
2016FHFA ↗2026
What they say
“Troy wants a tax code that puts more money back in the pockets of working and middle-class families instead of continuing to shower benefits on the wealthy and well-connected.”
jacksonformaine.com ↗
Not on their site
Health care
“Troy believes health care is a right, not a privilege, and supports Medicare for All so every American can get the care they need without worrying about premiums, deductibles, or the fear of going bankrupt because they got sick.”
jacksonformaine.com ↗
“She has led efforts to expand access to care including legislation to make key telehealth flexibilities permanent through Medicare so patients can connect with providers from home, reducing barriers for patients and providers.”
susancollins.com ↗
Immigration and the border · Maine, last 10 years
Net international migration
2.9 per 1,0002025
2016Census ↗2025
What they say
“Troy supports an immigration system that respects due process and human rights, is accountable to the public, and focuses resources on genuine public-safety threats rather than indiscriminate raids and deportations.”
jacksonformaine.com ↗
Not on their site
Taxes and spending · Maine, last 10 years
State taxes, share of the economy
6.8%2025
2016Census ↗2025
What they say
“Billionaires and big corporations aren't paying their fair share while working families struggle to make ends meet. Troy will make them pay, including by lifting the cap so the wealthiest Americans pay into Social Security at the same rate working people do.”
jacksonformaine.com ↗
Not on their site
Abortion
“Where Collins has failed, Troy will fight to make the right to abortion federal law.”
jacksonformaine.com ↗
Not on their site

Governor

Incumbent: Janet Mills
DHannah Pingree
Democratic
RRobert B. Charles
Republican
IRick Bennett
Independent
Background
Education
Brown University
J.D., Columbia Law School
M.A., Philosophy, Politics and Economics, New College, Oxford
B.A., Dartmouth College
University of Maine
University of Southern Maine
Harvard University
Work experience
Campaign sites, official bios, Wikipedia, Ballotpedia
Speaker of the Maine House of Representatives · 2008–2010
Member of the Maine House of Representatives · 2002–2010
Assistant Secretary of State for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs · 2003–2005
Founder, The Charles Group (consulting)
U.S. Naval Intelligence Officer
Member of the State Senate of Maine · 1996–now
Member of the Maine House of Representatives · 1990–1994
Issues
Economy and cost of living · Maine, last 10 years
Economy, real GDP growth
+1.4%2025
2016BEA ↗2025
Unemployment rate
3.2%2026 so far
2016BLS ↗2026
Rent, yearly change · Northeast region
+4.2%2026 so far
2016BLS CPI ↗2026
Home prices, yearly change
+4.0%2026 so far
2016FHFA ↗2026
What they say
“As Governor, she will take immediate, practical steps to lower costs for Maine people. That means tackling housing and energy bills, making health care and childcare accessible, and restructuring Maine's tax system so the wealthiest pay their fair share and working families can afford their property taxes.”
hannahforgovernor.com ↗
Not on their site
“As Governor, I will move quickly on housing solutions, putting Maine on a fast track to build more homes that people can afford in connected communities, while creating good local jobs and backing the Maine-made solutions that grow our economy.”
bennettforgovernor.com ↗
Health care
“Launch a public health insurance option: Create a state-backed plan that puts patients before profits. One that doesn't replace existing coverage, but adds an affordable alternative that consumers can choose and businesses can offer workers.”
hannahforgovernor.com ↗
Not on their site
Not on their site
Immigration and the border · Maine, last 10 years
Net international migration
2.9 per 1,0002025
2016Census ↗2025
What they say
Not on their site
“As Governor, Bobby Charles will dismantle cartel networks operating inside and across our borders.”
bobbyformaine.com ↗
Not on their site
Taxes and spending · Maine, last 10 years
State taxes, share of the economy
6.8%2025
2016Census ↗2025
What they say
“Hannah will build on that progress by launching a thoughtful, transparent process to evaluate additional ways to make Maine's tax system more progressive — ensuring those at the top pay their fair share, rewarding work, seeking opportunities to export tax burden to visitors and non-residents, and reducing the burden on working and middle class Mainers.”
hannahforgovernor.com ↗
“He pledges to abolish the state income tax, slash unnecessary regulation, and cut the red tape that stifles economic growth, so Mainers can keep more of what they earn and attract more opportunity to our state.”
bobbyformaine.com ↗
Not on their site
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