Summary
An internal poll indicates Democrat Dan Kleban is ahead of Senator Susan Collins in the Maine Senate race. The poll shows Kleban leading Collins by nine points initially and by eight points after more information, with a significant number of undecided voters. The race is considered crucial for Democrats aiming to gain a Senate majority.
Key Facts
- The internal poll shows Dan Kleban leading Susan Collins by 9 points initially and 8 points after more information is provided.
- 21% of respondents were undecided initially, dropping to 16% on the informed ballot.
- The poll surveyed 642 Maine voters from September 8 to September 9, 2025.
- Only 43% of Maine respondents rate President Donald Trump positively during his term.
- Susan Collins defeated Sara Gideon in 2020, despite not leading in any poll before that election.
- Maine has historically leaned Democratic in presidential elections, but has elected moderate Republicans like Collins in the past.
- Other candidates in the race include Graham Platner and Jordan Wood, with Governor Janet Mills as a potential contender.
- Recent polls suggest decreasing favorability for Collins, with some showing low approval ratings.
