Collins Leads Maine Senate Race, But Platner Ahead with Key Group: Poll
Summary
A recent Fox News poll shows Senator Susan Collins leading her opponent Graham Platner by a small margin in Maine’s U.S. Senate race. However, among voters who feel very motivated to vote, Platner leads, which could be important for the November election.Key Facts
- Collins leads Platner 50% to 47% among all registered voters in Maine.
- Among voters who are "extremely" motivated to vote, Platner leads 53% to 44%.
- About two-thirds of registered voters surveyed said they are extremely motivated to vote.
- Some voters have concerns about Platner’s past behavior and a controversial tattoo he has.
- More men support Collins (53%) while more women support Platner (51%).
- The poll surveyed 1,003 registered voters from June 23 to 27, 2026, with a margin of error of 3%.
- Political experts note that voter enthusiasm may change as the election approaches and could affect the final outcome.
- The race is seen as closely contested and important for control of the Senate.
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