Susan Collins Within Striking Distance of Graham Platner in Maine—Poll
Summary
A new poll shows Senator Susan Collins, a Republican, is only two points behind her Democratic challenger Graham Platner in Maine’s 2026 Senate race. The race is close and important because Democrats want to win this Senate seat during President Donald Trump’s second term.Key Facts
- The latest poll shows Platner leading Collins 47.6% to 45.4%, within the margin of error.
- Maine is important for Democrats to try to flip a Senate seat from Republican control.
- Collins has been a senator for nearly 30 years and is seen as a moderate.
- Platner has faced controversies including old Reddit posts, a tattoo, and past relationship behavior.
- About 30% of voters say Platner’s controversies are very important to their vote.
- Other recent polls show a similarly tight race, with Platner’s lead shrinking compared to earlier surveys.
- Maine voters use ranked choice voting, which can make polling results less predictable.
- In 2020, Collins overcame polling deficits to win by nearly 9 points, even though Democrat Joe Biden won the state easily.
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