Susan Collins Is Gaining Ground With Women
Summary
Maine Senator Susan Collins is gaining support among women voters ahead of the midterm elections, but she still trails Democrat Troy Jackson. Collins’ previous vote to confirm Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, which contributed to overturning Roe v. Wade, remains a key issue in the race.Key Facts
- Recent polls show Susan Collins has improved her standing with women voters but still trails Troy Jackson 47% to 51%.
- Collins’ favorability among women moved from 34% in July to 40% in September.
- Susan Collins voted to confirm Justice Kavanaugh, a decision linked to the reversal of Roe v. Wade.
- Collins expressed no regret for her vote, despite earlier confidence Kavanaugh would not overturn Roe.
- Planned Parenthood is spending over $600,000 on ads criticizing Collins’ anti-abortion votes.
- Democrat Troy Jackson has full backing from pro-choice groups and a 100% rating from Planned Parenthood Maine Action Fund since 2017.
- The Maine Senate race is seen as important for the control of the U.S. Senate during President Donald Trump’s term.
- Polls show the race is close and could be decided by small shifts in voter support.
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