RSusan Collins
Republican · incumbent
Background
University of Maine at Fort Kent
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
Within typical polling error (±5.4 pts,
538).
Every poll (1)
PollsterMidpointJacksonCollinsCalled for Troy JacksonNov 45248
• in the average
Money
$1.6M
$2.7M
From small donors
Under $200
41%
17%
None
None
Record in Congress
Not in the current Congress
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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
Unemployment rate
3.2%2026 so far
Rent, yearly change · Northeast region
+4.2%2026 so far
Home prices, yearly change
+4.0%2026 so far
“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
“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
“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
“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
“Where Collins has failed, Troy will fight to make the right to abortion federal law.”
jacksonformaine.com ↗Not on their site