New Maine Senate Poll Shows Susan Collins Slipping as Midterms Loom
Summary
A new Fox News poll shows Democratic candidate Troy Jackson slightly leading over Republican Senator Susan Collins in the 2026 Maine Senate race. The contest is very close, with only a small difference between the two candidates, and voters are paying attention to Collins’ connections with President Donald Trump.Key Facts
- The poll was conducted from August 6 to 10 and surveyed 1,000 registered voters in Maine.
- Troy Jackson leads Susan Collins 48% to 46%, within the 3% margin of error.
- In June, Collins led a previous Democratic candidate, Graham Platner, who withdrew over allegations of misconduct.
- Collins is seen as a moderate Republican but faces concern from 55% of voters about her frequent support for President Trump.
- Jackson is a fifth-generation logger and former Maine Senate president, with strong support from liberals, younger voters, and union households.
- Collins has her strongest support among conservatives, White evangelical Christians, voters without a college degree, and rural voters.
- Nearly all MAGA Republicans back Collins, but nearly 20% of non-MAGA Republicans in Maine support Jackson.
- The race is considered a toss-up by political analysts, meaning it is highly competitive and could go either way.
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