Women in Maine may choose the victor in this year's Senate race

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1. Fri, 7 August 2026

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   • NPR News20:24first to report
     Women in Maine may choose the victor in this year's Senate race

     The race between Susan Collins and Troy Jackson is one of the nation's most high-profile Senate contests this year -- and may ultimately be decided by an especially powerful voting bloc: Maine women.

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2. Sat, 8 August 2026

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   • abcnews.com12:47removed by the outlet
     How Troy Jackson went from Maine logger to the Democratic nominee for Senate against Susan Collins

     Troy Jackson's path to politics started during his time as a logger in Maine's north woods

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     • news4jax.com8 Aug, 12:47their copy
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3. Mon, 10 August 2026

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   • NPR News09:00
     In a competitive Maine Senate race, women voters could be the deciders

     The race between Susan Collins and Troy Jackson is one of this year's most high-profile Senate contests. To win, both candidates will need support from an especially powerful voting bloc: Maine women.

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4. Thu, 13 August 2026

   3 reports
   • The Hill15:32
     Maine Democrat Jackson acknowledges punching man in 1988; he and partner dismiss pushing allegation

     Maine Democratic Senate nominee Troy Jackson on Thursday acknowledged punching a man as a teenager in 1988, but he and longtime partner Lana Pelletier disputed that he had pushed her after the Bangor Daily News obtained and reported on a police report that detailed the nearly 40-year-old allegations. “Nearly forty years ago, when I was...

   • The Hill15:32
     Maine Democrat Jackson acknowledges 1988 assault, denies pushing longtime partner

     Maine Democratic Senate nominee Troy Jackson on Thursday acknowledged punching a man in 1988 when he was 19 years old but disputed pushing his longtime partner after the Bangor Daily News obtained and reported on a police report that detailed allegations of assault nearly 40 years ago. “Nearly forty years ago, when I was 19...

   • clickorlando.com18:42
     Graham Platner to speak at labor rally, one of his first public events since ending Maine campaign

     Former Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner is scheduled to be the featured speaker at a Labor Day rally in what may be one of his first public appearances since a sexual assault allegation ended his candidacy.

5. Fri, 14 August 2026

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   • fox23.com10:48
     Graham Platner to make first appearance since ending senate bid at Ellsworth rally

     Platner withdrew from the race in July after a former girlfriend accused him of sexual assault, an allegation Platner denied.

6. Sun, 16 August 2026

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   • pressherald.com08:22
     Democrats need focused messaging in Maine Senate race

     Troy Jackson and the Democrats must make the upcoming U.S. Senate election a referendum on the Trump regime. The Sen. Susan Collins campaign has begun to feature ads condemning Mr. Jackson’s behavior and temperament. The retaking of majorities in both houses of Congress by Democrats — in order to restrain the undemocratic activity of the […]

7. Thu, 20 August 2026

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   • pressherald.com12:00
     Does Troy Jackson stand a chance against Susan Collins?

     The answer may simply come down to which is more important to voters, the person or the idea.

8. Mon, 24 August 2026

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   • yahoo.com08:38
     Maine Democrat Jackson goes positive in statewide ad

     In the ad, the Democratic Senate nominee appears alongside his mom.

9. Wed, 26 August 2026

   4 reports
   • The Guardian World09:30
     Abortion rights group endorses Democrat Troy Jackson in critical Maine Senate race

     Reproductive Freedom for All – one of the country’s oldest pro-choice groups – backs Jackson in his fight against Republican Susan Collins One of the oldest abortion rights groups in the US is endorsing Troy Jackson, the Democratic nominee in Maine’s critical US Senate race, according to details first shared with the Guardian. Reproductive Freedom for All is supporting Jackson, the former state senate president, in challenging Susan Collins – the five‑term Republican incumbent who has been...

   • The Hill10:00
     Susan Collins tries to keep Trump off the ballot in Maine

     During a campaign stop in South Carolina last week, President Trump urged Republicans to turn out and vote as if he were on the ballot. Sen. Susan Collins (R), fighting an uphill re-election battle in blue-leaning Maine, is sending the opposite signal, flexing her independent streak and keeping her distance from Trump and Vice President...

   • dailykos.com16:04
     Canvassing Maine with Senator Collins on the ropes

     Hope Springs from Field PAC [website] volunteers and organizers were back at the doors in Maine on Saturday. Full steam ahead. President felon is Maine Democrats secret weapon!

   • The Hill17:15
     ‘JD Vance is a dirtbag’: Maine Senate nominee responds to vice president on ICE shooting death

     Maine Democratic Senate nominee Troy Jackson is blasting Vice President Vance for going after members of his party over their response to a federal immigration officer fatally shooting a man in Maine earlier this summer. “JD Vance is a dirtbag. There’s a young man that had a Social Security number, he had a job. I...

10. Thu, 27 August 2026

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    • sunjournal.com16:23
      Susan Collins announces plans to attend 4 U.S. Senate debates

      The dates for the debates are still being finalized; Collins has proposed the first one be held in early September.

11. Mon, 31 August 2026

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    • townhall.com11:00
      We Should Probably Feel Sorry for Democrat Voters in This State

      Maine Democrats face turmoil in 2026 Senate race amid scandals and controversial candidates.

12. Tue, 1 September 2026

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    • The Hill19:59
      Abortion rights group launches $250K mail campaign targeting Susan Collins

      One of the oldest abortion rights groups in the country is launching a $250,000 campaign targeting Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) over her 2018 vote to confirm Justice Brett Kavanaugh, a member of the Supreme Court majority that overturned Roe v. Wade. The direct-mail campaign is being launched by Reproductive Freedom for All (RFFA) and Senate...

13. Wed, 2 September 2026

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    • winnipegfreepress.com21:37
      Graham Platner no longer scheduled to speak at Labor Day rally

      PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Former Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner is no longer set to speak at a Labor Day rally when he makes his first major public appearance since ending his campaign against Republican Sen. Susan Collins of Maine.

14. Thu, 3 September 2026

    3 reports
    • Google News - Top Stories10:00
      Collins lights up internet with response to Dem challenger fathering children with relative: 'Stone cold'

      Collins lights up internet with response to Dem challenger fathering children with relative: 'Stone cold' Fox News Collins talks Trump, Jackson as high-stakes Senate race heats up WGME Troy Jackson fires up supporters and faces questions at Lewiston town hall Bangor Daily News Troy Jackson's Running for Senate in Maine. Susan Collins Has a Real Reason to Be 'Concerned.' The Contrarian 2026 U.S. Senate Candidates in Maine Address the Issues AARP

    • bangordailynews.com21:17
      Susan Collins doesn’t rule out another Senate run if she wins in November

      In April, Collins’ team walked back on a comment she made to a News Center Maine reporter suggesting she would retire after a sixth term.

    • dailykos.com22:00
      The Pine Tree State of Play: Key Maine Races

      As goes Maine, so goes the rest of the nation… Maine is a quirky state when it comes to politics. They prefer middle of the road candidates as evidenced by Sen. Susan Collins, Sen. Angus King, and Rep.

15. Fri, 4 September 2026

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    • themainewire.com16:42
      Good Lord: Graham Platner, Who Said Purple Heart Veteran ‘Didn’t Deserve to Live,’ Will Lead Veterans’ March in Ellsworth

      You really cannot make this stuff up. Former Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Graham Platner, who once wrote that a wounded American soldier “didn’t deserve to live” and later declined to apologize directly to him, is now expected to lead a veterans’ march Monday in Ellsworth. Yes, a veterans’ march. Platner had originally been scheduled to

16. Sat, 5 September 2026

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    • washingtonexaminer.com23:34
      Troy Jackson fires back at Susan Collins over relationship comment

      "I wouldn't be trying to defend my record if I was her, too," Maine Democratic Senate candidate Troy Jackson said at a campaign event on Saturday,

17. Mon, 7 September 2026

    4 reports
    • The Hill10:00
      Collins's Kavanaugh vote becomes key weapon for opponents

      Democrats and reproductive rights groups are zeroing in on Sen. Susan Collins’s (R-Maine) vote to confirm Justice Brett Kavanaugh as a pillar of their campaign to oust her, arguing she paved the way for the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. On Friday, Maine Democratic Senate nominee Troy Jackson released an ad blasting...

    • Google News - Top Stories13:07
      Everyone knows Susan Collins. Troy Jackson is still introducing himself.

      Everyone knows Susan Collins. Troy Jackson is still introducing himself. Politico U.S. Senate candidates Troy Jackson and Susan Collins both campaign on Saturday, clash on Canadian tariffs wmtw.com Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Troy Jackson touts support from unions across Maine WGME For many Troy Jackson supporters, it’s all about Susan Collins Bangor Daily News Election 2026 Maine Senate wvnews.com

    • PBS NewsHour21:16
      Midterm elections head into the home stretch as candidates attend Labor Day events

      This year's campaigns already have been combative, busy and expensive.

    • cp24.com22:10
      U.S. midterm elections head into the home stretch as candidates hit Labour Day events

      Troy Jackson was a longtime labour activist and logger before he unexpectedly became the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Maine. On Monday, he returned to a union hall to tell workers they need to go to the polls this fall — to raise the minimum wage, expand family medical leave and show support for one another.

18. Wed, 9 September 2026

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    • The Hill17:48
      Jackson, El-Sayed hold slight edge in key Senate races: CNN poll

      A new poll found Democratic Senate nominees Troy Jackson and Abdul El-Sayed holding slight leads in their respective races, with less than two months before Election Day. The CNN/SSRS survey, released Wednesday, found that 48 percent of 880 registered voters in Maine backed Jackson, while 45 percent said they will vote for five-term incumbent Sen....

19. Thu, 10 September 2026

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    • newyorker.com14:24edited after publishing
      Troy Jackson Is Still Surprised That He’s Running for Senate

      The former state senator replaced Graham Platner as Maine’s Democratic nominee. But, as he reminded voters over Labor Day weekend, “it could have been anyone else.”

20. Mon, 14 September 2026

    2 reports
    • The Hill17:17
      Manchin endorses Collins in Maine Senate race

      Former Sen. Joe Manchin (I-W.Va.), a prominent centrist who left the Democratic Party at the end of his Senate career, has endorsed Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine), praising her as the “soul of the Senate.” Manchin gave his nod to Collins over Troy Jackson, her progressive challenger who supports "Medicare for All" and dismantling Immigration and...

    • theepochtimes.com20:41
      Former Democrat-Turned-Independent Senator Backs Republican Susan Collins in Maine

      Former Sen. Joe Manchin says losing Collins would mean ‘losing the soul of the Senate,’ and that he plans to campaign for her this fall.

21. Tue, 15 September 2026

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    • newrepublic.com00:00
      Susan Collins Casts Major Anti-Abortion Vote 6 Weeks Out From Election

      The Maine senator voted in favor of a Donald Trump judicial nominee who served on the board of an anti-abortion pregnancy center.

22. Sun, 20 September 2026

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    • themainewire.com13:20
      Jackson Heads to New York for $13,500 Fundraiser as Financial Questions Follow Working-Class Senate Campaign

      Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Troy Jackson, who has built his campaign around fighting billionaires, corporations and a political system he says is stacked against working people, is leaving Maine this week for a high-dollar New York City fundraiser where suggested contribution levels climb as high as $13,500. Jackson is scheduled to appear Wednesday, Sept. 23,

23. Mon, 21 September 2026

    1 report
    • pressherald.com13:42
      It’s past time for Collins to stand up to Trump

      Sen. Susan Collins and the rest of her timid Republican flock support a president who thinks he is a king. Rather than stand up for our country’s values and the rule of law, Collins points to her pet pork projects. Rather than call out this president on his (seemingly daily) acts of cruelty and corruption, […]

24. Tue, 22 September 2026

    2 reports
    • The Hill17:14
      Collins opponent says 'jig is up' after ProPublica report; her aide calls it 'categorically false'

      Maine Democratic Senate nominee Troy Jackson criticized his opponent, Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine), saying “the jig is up,” following a ProPublica corruption report into the senator which her aide calls “categorically false.” “This is corruption of the highest order. Susan Collins delivered millions in taxpayer dollars for a corrupt donor bankrolling her campaign, and then...

    • newsweek.com19:16
      Susan Collins blasted by Troy Jackson over report on FBI probe—"Corruption"

      GOP Senator Susan Collins is facing her most competitive race yet in Maine against Democrat Troy Jackson.

25. Wed, 23 September 2026

    6 reports
    • Google News - Top Stories10:30
      Collins FBI Probe Gives Boost to Jackson in Maine Senate Race

      Collins FBI Probe Gives Boost to Jackson in Maine Senate Race Newsweek The FBI Anti-Corruption Squad Was Circling Susan Collins — Until Trump Got in the Way ProPublica Collins denies allegations in corruption report: 'Absolutely outrageous' abcnews.com Susan Collins tears into bribery allegations as new claims emerge during critical Senate battle Fox News F.B.I. Shut Down Inquiry Into Top Ally of Senator Susan Collins The New York Times

    • The Hill20:51
      Collins rips report on pay-for-play allegations: 'Partisan hit job'

      Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) ripped a recent report about an FBI inquiry into an alleged pay-to-play scheme as a "partisan hit job" and "offensive." "I do not understand how anyone would take the word of a felon who's been convicted twice — twice — two separate cases of five counts of money laundering, counts of...

    • The Guardian World21:12
      Democrats accuse Susan Collins of corruption after bombshell ‘pay-to-play’ report

      Republican senator calls bribery allegation ‘categorically false’ as ProPublica reports Trump derailed FBI inquiry Democrats in Maine on Wednesday accused Republican senator Susan Collins of corruption after a major media outlet reported that the FBI had proposed investigating her for allegedly accepting bribes – before Donald Trump derailed the inquiry. The article from the investigative newsroom ProPublica rocked the race for Collins’s Senate seat, which is crucial to Democrats’ hopes of...

    • PBS NewsHour22:17
      Maine Dems hammer Collins over report of pay-to-play probe. GOP senator calls it 'completely false'

      Maine Democrats on Wednesday assailed U.S. Sen. Susan Collins over a news report that the FBI investigated how much she knew about illegal campaign contributions that sent one of her donors to prison.

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      • wabi.tv23 Sept, 19:06their copy
    • Google News - Top Stories22:17
      Maine Dems hammer Collins over report of pay-to-play probe. GOP senator calls it 'completely false'

      Maine Dems hammer Collins over report of pay-to-play probe. GOP senator calls it 'completely false' PBS Republicans rally around Susan Collins amid pay-to-play scheme allegations USA Today Maine Democrats demand answers from Collins over report about 2020 campaign Baltimore Sun Susan Collins Dismissed Our Reporting as Old News. Some of Her Claims Aren’t True. ProPublica F.B.I. Shut Down Inquiry Into Top Ally of Senator Susan Collins The New York Times

    • Google News - Top Stories22:34
      Susan Collins Dismissed Our Reporting as Old News. Some of Her Claims Aren’t True.

      Susan Collins Dismissed Our Reporting as Old News. Some of Her Claims Aren’t True. ProPublica Democrats accuse Susan Collins of 'corruption' following report on alleged pay-to-play scheme Maine Public The FBI Anti-Corruption Squad Was Circling Susan Collins — Until Trump Got in the Way ProPublica Republicans rally around Susan Collins amid pay-to-play scheme allegations USA Today F.B.I. Shut Down Inquiry Into Top Ally of Senator Susan Collins The New York Times

26. Thu, 24 September 2026

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    • The Hill12:40
      Collins leads Maine Senate race by 3 points: Survey

      Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) leads Democrat Troy Jackson by 3 points in her bid for a sixth term, according to a new poll. The New York Times/Siena University survey found Collins leading Jackson, the former president of the Maine Senate, with 49 percent support to the Democrat’s 46 percent. The incumbent's edge was within the...

27. Sun, 27 September 2026

    2 reports
    • Google News - Top Stories11:54
      Supreme Court vote shadows Maine Sen. Susan Collins in her first bid after abortion rights decision

      Supreme Court vote shadows Maine Sen. Susan Collins in her first bid after abortion rights decision AP News See more headlines & perspectives on Google News

    • PBS NewsHour17:38
      Supreme Court vote shadows Maine Sen. Susan Collins in her first race after abortion rights decision

      The Nov. 3 election will be the first time Collins is on the ballot since the Supreme Court's 2022 ruling that overturned Roe v. Wade, resulting in abortion being banned in much of the United States.

28. Mon, 28 September 2026

    2 reports
    • crooksandliars.com11:31
      Mike’s Blog Round-Up

      Politics as unusual, actually

    • The Hill21:16
      Senate Democratic PAC hits Collins over Medicaid cuts she voted against

      A Democratic super PAC on Monday launched a new ad campaign attacking Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) for the closure of about a dozen birthing centers in Maine, arguing she helped enable the massive Medicaid cuts in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act even though she voted against the legislation. The Senate Majority PAC, which supports...

29. Thu, 1 October 2026

    2 reports
    • NPR News09:00
      Along U.S. Route 1, Maine voters worry about heating oil, gas and Canadian tariffs

      Home to both Republican Sen. Susan Collins and Democratic candidate Troy Jackson, Maine's senate race has put rural Aroostook County in the spotlight.

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    • The Hill16:38
      Jackson holds edge over Collins in Maine Senate race: Poll

      Maine Democratic Senate candidate Troy Jackson is narrowly leading Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) in the race for her seat, according to a new survey. In the AARP poll, 50 percent of respondents said they were "definitely," “probably” or leaning toward casting their ballot for Jackson if the election occurred that day, and 47 percent said...

30. Mon, 5 October 2026

    5 reports
    • pressherald.com08:21
      The cost of Susan Collins outweighs the benefit

      How many federal dollars does it take to offset the rollback of constitutionally guaranteed rights of more than a half century? How many federal dollars is sufficient to offset the cost of previously defeated diseases like polio and measles to return to Maine families? How about the cost to Mainers of legally dubious tariffs or […]

    • pressherald.com08:44
      Why I’m out canvassing for Troy Jackson

      Working-class people deserve a shot at the American dream.

    • kasu.org08:44
      Maine voters could determine control of the Senate

      NPR's Leila Fadel visits the battleground state of Maine ahead of the midterms. The state could determine control of the Senate.

    • bostonherald.com16:44edited after publishing
      Troy Jackson is scrambling to defeat Maine Sen. Susan Collins. Time is not on his side

      previouslyTroy Jackson is scrambling to defeat Maine Sen. Susan Collins

      He became the Democratic nominee with just over 100 days to go.

      1 reprint

      • PBS NewsHour6 Oct, 17:50their copy
    • sunjournal.com17:00
      The New York Times shortchanged Troy Jackson

      On Sept. 20, the New York Times ran a profile on Troy Jackson, “A Progressive Brawler Tries to Flip a Senate Seat in Maine.” Progressive races this cycle have two issues which play large: the treatment of Palestinians and AIPAC attempting to influence races. Despite the primacy of these issues, the Times never mentioned Jackson’s […]

31. Tue, 6 October 2026

    4 reports
    • kasu.org08:49
      Maine's closely watched Senate race could decide the balance of power

      Voters in Maine could help decide who will control the Senate in next month's midterm elections. Republican incumbent Susan Collins is hoping to fend off challenger Democrat Troy Jackson.

    • Bloomberg Politics11:00edited after publishing
      Midterms 2026: Susan Collins, Troy Jackson Clash Over Costs in Maine Race

      Nazi symbols, sexual assault allegations and months of internal Democratic conflict have churned through the US Senate race in Maine. Yet with the election four weeks away, it’s the explosion in housing costs and record-breaking heating bills that Mainers can’t stop talking about.

    • Bloomberg Politics20:33
      Maine Collins-Jackson Debate Highlights Fight for Senate Control

      The 73-year-old Republican incumbent faces one of her biggest tests yet in one of the most competitive races.

    • The Hill23:22
      Planned Parenthood Votes adds $1M to ad campaigns in Maine, Michigan

      Planned Parenthood is investing an additional $1 million in ad buys to boost Democratic Senate candidates in Maine and Michigan. The latest investment in the states by Planned Parenthood Votes — a super PAC affiliated with Planned Parenthood — will fund digital ad campaigns targeting Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) and former Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Mich.)....

32. Wed, 7 October 2026

    11 reports
    • Google News - Top Stories01:26
      4 takeaways from the first debate between Susan Collins and Troy Jackson - Portland Press Herald

      4 takeaways from the first debate between Susan Collins and Troy Jackson Portland Press Herald - Maine Sunday Telegram Takeaways From the First Maine Senate Debate Between Susan Collins and Troy Jackson The New York Times Maine Republican Sen. Susan Collins and Democrat Troy Jackson spar over Trump, trade and abortion in Senate Debate ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos ‘Not exactly his favorite senator’: Susan Collins distances herself from Trump in Maine debate The Guardian Susan...

    • Google News - Top Stories01:34
      Collins, Jackson clash in first Maine Senate debate: 3 takeaways

      Collins, Jackson clash in first Maine Senate debate: 3 takeaways The Hill Takeaways From the First Maine Senate Debate Between Susan Collins and Troy Jackson The New York Times ‘Not exactly his favorite senator’: Susan Collins distances herself from Trump in Maine debate The Guardian Troy Jackson is racing against time in his bid to unseat Susan Collins PBS Susan Collins, a political survivor, tries to outrun Trump The Washington Post

    • The Hill01:34
      Collins, Jackson clash in first Maine Senate debate: 4 takeaways

      Republican Sen. Susan Collins and Democrat Troy Jackson faced off Tuesday in the first debate of their neck-and-neck Senate race in Maine. A rare Republican to win statewide in blue-leaning Maine, five-term Collins used the debate stage to spotlight times she’s bucked her party, from her pro-choice position to her vote against President Trump’s signature...

    • The Guardian World01:43
      ‘Not exactly his favorite senator’: Susan Collins distances herself from Trump in Maine debate

      Republican challenged by Democrat Troy Jackson in critical Senate race says she opposes Iran war and Canada tariffs Susan Collins, the Republican senator for Maine, pointedly distanced herself from Donald Trump in a televised debate with Democratic challenger Troy Jackson on Tuesday, as she sought to present an image of independence in a state that has voted against Trump three times. Proclaiming herself as not the US president’s “favorite senator”, Collins made the highly unusual boast for a...

    • Google News - Top Stories02:33
      5 Takeaways From the First Maine Senate Debate

      5 Takeaways From the First Maine Senate Debate The New York Times ‘Not exactly his favorite senator’: Susan Collins distances herself from Trump in Maine debate The Guardian Susan Collins and Troy Jackson brace for debate gantlet in close, pivotal Maine Senate race NBC News Takeaways: Trump and abortion rights take center stage in first Maine Senate debate CNN Everyone in this small town in Maine knows Troy Jackson. That’s not the same as supporting him. MS NOW

    • Google News - Top Stories08:17
      Collins and Jackson Clash in First Debate of Crucial Maine Senate Race

      Collins and Jackson Clash in First Debate of Crucial Maine Senate Race The New York Times 5 Takeaways From the First Maine Senate Debate The New York Times ‘Not exactly his favorite senator’: Susan Collins distances herself from Trump in Maine debate The Guardian Susan Collins and Troy Jackson brace for debate gantlet in close, pivotal Maine Senate race NBC News Takeaways: Trump and abortion rights take center stage in first Maine Senate debate CNN

    • pressherald.com08:37
      Don’t let Elon Musk buy Maine’s vote

      Troy Jackson is more in touch with the needs of working-class Mainers than Susan Collins and her wealthy donors.

    • The Hill13:03edited after publishing ×3
      Live updates: Trump rallies in San Antonio; Iowa, Pennsylvania in debate spotlight

      previouslyLive updates: Trump heads to San Antonio rally; Iowa, Pennsylvania in debate spotlight

      President Trump returned to Texas on Wednesday night to rally in San Antonio as the state's two marquee races, for Senate and governor, are shaping up to be some of the most competitive in this year's midterm elections. Trump took the stage at 7 p.m. during the GOP campaign event, which also features Senate candidate...

    • Bloomberg Politics13:56
      Maine Senate Race Heats Up as Collins, Jackson Debate Trump, Abortion

      Maine Senator Susan Collins sought to distance herself from President Donald Trump in her first debate with Democratic challenger Troy Jackson in a pivotal US Senate race.

    • PBS NewsHour14:13
      What happened in the first Maine Senate debate between Collins and Jackson

      Republican Sen. Susan Collins distanced herself from President Donald Trump during her first Maine Senate debate with Democrat Troy Jackson, arguing she has maintained her political independence by repeatedly voting against Trump's agenda and saying that she's "not exactly his favorite senator."

    • The Hill20:36
      Jackson, Collins tangle on Canada tariffs: 'We can't eat road salt'

      Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Democrat Troy Jackson tangled over the Trump administration’s tariffs on Canada during the first debate of their battleground Senate race in Maine. Collins stressed her opposition to the tariffs on Canada, hailing America’s longtime ally as a vital trading partner for the state she’s represented for five terms in the...

33. Thu, 8 October 2026

    1 report
    • Google News - Top Stories23:00
      Live fact-checking Susan Collins and Troy Jackson in second debate for U.S. Senate in Maine

      Live fact-checking Susan Collins and Troy Jackson in second debate for U.S. Senate in Maine PolitiFact Collins and Jackson square off in Senate debate on WMTW Channel 8 WMTW Second Maine Senate debate takes testy turn: 3 takeaways The Hill In Maine Senate debate, Collins says she's "not exactly" Trump's "favorite senator" CBS News U.S. Senate candidates, Maine voters debate mandating voter ID at the polls WGME

34. Fri, 9 October 2026

    7 reports
    • bostonglobe.com02:03
      Three takeaways from the second — more substantive — Susan Collins and Troy Jackson Maine Senate debate

      URL changednow www.bostonglobe.com/2026/10/09/nation/susan-collins-troy-jackson-maine-debate/

      Thursday night’s second debate did offer a chance for both candidates to make a little bit more clarity or headway. Indeed it might have just done that.

    • Google News - Top Stories02:17
      Second Maine Senate debate takes testy turn: 3 takeaways

      Second Maine Senate debate takes testy turn: 3 takeaways The Hill 5 Key Moments From a Testy Maine Senate Debate: ‘You Owe Me an Apology’ The New York Times Poll: Democrat Troy Jackson narrowly leads Susan Collins in Maine Senate race The Washington Post In Maine Senate debate, Collins says she's "not exactly" Trump's "favorite senator" CBS News Susan Collins backs raising Social Security taxes on high earners in debate with Troy Jackson Bangor Daily News

    • The Hill02:17
      Second Maine Senate debate takes testy turn: 3 takeaways

      Republican Sen. Susan Collins and Democrat Troy Jackson squared off Thursday in the second Maine Senate debate of the week, sparring over the Iran war and high prices as their battleground race barrels toward Election Day. The hourlong debate, hosted by WMTW, turned testy at times as the rivals defended their records and re-upped many...

    • centralmaine.com02:35edited after publishing
      5 notable moments from Susan Collins and Troy Jackson’s 2nd debate

      previously5 notable moments from Susan Collins and Troy Jackson’s second debate

      The candidates got personal.

    • townhall.com07:45
      Susan Collins Ripped Troy Jackson to Shreds in Last Night's Senate Debate

      Susan Collins dominates Troy Jackson in Maine Senate debate, exposing his flip-flops and failed energy plans.

    • kfdm.com10:59
      Jackson accuses Collins of profiting from Iran war during debate

      Sen. Susan Collins and Democratic challenger Troy Jackson met again Thursday night for their second debate.

    • The Hill19:58
      Jackson holds slight lead over Collins in Maine Senate race survey

      Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) trails Democratic challenger Troy Jackson in her bid for a sixth term, with less than a month until the midterm elections. A new Washington Post-Schar School poll found Jackson, a former Maine Senate president, leading Collins 50 percent to 46 percent among Maine voters. The closely watched contest could play a...

35. Mon, 12 October 2026

    6 reports
    • wgme.com00:28edited after publishing
      Bernie Sanders joins Troy Jackson on campaign trail to rally Maine voters

      Jackson’s Solidarity Forever tour included a Sunday rally at the Agora Palace Events Center,

    • sunjournal.com08:00
      ProPublica report, outrageous? Yes it is, senator.

      Confronted with credible accusations that Sen. Susan Collins received large contributions from someone seeking a lucrative contract with the federal government, the senator and her campaign responded by calling it “outrageous.” I agree. It certainly is outrageous that such payments appear to have been accepted under those circumstances. It’s also outrageous that we have an electoral […]

    • sunjournal.com08:00
      Collins owes Mainers an explanation for vote on West Bank deaths

      An alliance cannot justify exempting a government from examination.

    • Google News - Top Stories18:03
      GOP ad buyer mixes up Portlands, spends money meant to help Maine Sen. Susan Collins in Oregon

      GOP ad buyer mixes up Portlands, spends money meant to help Maine Sen. Susan Collins in Oregon NBC News Anti-Troy Jackson Ad Runs in Oregon, Not Maine The New York Times Voters in Portland (Oregon) get ads meant for Portland (Maine) The Washington Post Ad about Maine Senate race plays in wrong Portland OregonLive.com A GOP PAC ran an ad opposing Maine Democrat Troy Jackson — in the wrong Portland MS NOW

    • The Hill20:20
      Pro-Collins ads target wrong Portland in GOP super PAC mix-up

      Ads promoting Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) appeared to target the wrong city of Portland in a Republican super PAC mix-up, running the advertisements in Oregon instead of Maine. “During a recent independent expenditure, our media vendor mistakenly placed approximately $25,000 in digital advertising in the Portland, Oregon media market instead of Portland, Maine,” a spokesperson...

    • fortune.com21:51edited after publishing
      Susan Collins’s allies spent $25,000 attacking her rival in the Oregon version of Portland: ‘They can’t even find it on a map’

      previouslySusan Collins' allies spent $25,000 attacking her rival in the Oregon version of Portland: 'They can't even find it on a map'

      "Good luck convincing Mainers you know what’s best for them when you don’t know which Portland they live in," blasted her Democratic rival.

36. Wed, 14 October 2026

    4 reports
    • The Hill02:09
      Collins, Jackson duke it out in third Maine Senate debate: 3 takeaways

      Republican Sen. Susan Collins (R) and Democrat Troy Jackson clashed Tuesday in their third Maine Senate debate with just three weeks until Election Day. Collins and Jackson sparred on several topics, including the incumbent's votes for and against the Iran war as well as their differing views on how to address cost of living issues...

    • centralmaine.com08:00
      I see Maine’s Bill Green as a red flag

      Bringing Bill Green and his endorsement out for the last 30 days shows us how desperate Sen. Susan Collins is. She did the same thing when Sara Gideon was ahead of her in the polls. Bill Green should be embarrassed. Don’t be fooled again, Maine. When Collins voiced support for the SAVE America Act, she showed […]

    • Google News - Top Stories09:02
      A Trump Backlash Endangers Susan Collins, the Only Blue-State G.O.P. Senator

      A Trump Backlash Endangers Susan Collins, the Only Blue-State G.O.P. Senator The New York Times Takeaways from the third Maine Senate debate between Susan Collins and Troy Jackson The Boston Globe Desperate Must-Win Republican Throws Trump Under the Bus The Daily Beast Democrat has edge over Susan Collins in critical Maine Senate battle, poll finds The Washington Post ICE takes over Susan Collins-Troy Jackson debate 3 months after Biddeford killing Bangor Daily News

    • centralmaine.com13:00
      Maine can no longer justify Susan Collins

      In some other time, the reelection of Sen. Susan Collins might be justifiable. These are not ordinary times. Now we need to recall what we learned in our elementary classrooms: The United States is a democracy protected by three branches of government to ensure adequate checks and balances; that way, no one branch harms its citizens’ freedoms […]

37. Thu, 15 October 2026

    4 reports
    • Bloomberg Politics11:02
      Susan Collins Tries to Outrun Trump in Midterm’s Closing Stretch

      The Maine Republican’s history of defying the odds faces one of its toughest tests.

    • The Guardian World15:43
      US senator Susan Collins writes off allegations of corruption as ‘completely false’

      The Republican, who is up for re-election, refutes claims the convicted ex-CEO of defense contractor Navatek made US senator Susan Collins of Maine has dismissed allegations that she traded federal contracts for campaign cash as “completely false” after it emerged the FBI examined the claims. Asked by a reporter about an ethics complaint filed last week by a Maine attorney, the Republican – currently campaigning to retain her seat ahead of November’s US midterm elections – said the allegations...

    • PBS NewsHour20:45edited after publishing
      WATCH: Collins, Jackson face off in testy Maine U.S. Senate debate

      previouslyWATCH LIVE: Collins, Jackson face off in Maine U.S. Senate debate

      Democratic Senate candidate Troy Jackson told Republican Sen. Susan Collins to "shut up" during a heated final Maine U.S. Senate debate that also included an interruption from a data center protester.

    • townhall.com21:30
      Anti-Data Center Protester Interrupts Maine Senate Debate, and Susan Collins Had a Great Response

      Susan Collins handles a protester interrupting the Maine Senate debate with a sharp response.

38. Fri, 16 October 2026

    11 reports
    • Axios00:31
      "Oh, shut up": Maine Senate debate gets testy

      Maine Republican Sen. Susan Collins and her Democratic challenger Troy Jackson were sparring in a testy debate Thursday night when a protester loudly interrupted them. "So this is obviously one of Troy's supporters," Collins said. "Oh, shut up," Jackson shot back. "I don't even know that kid." Why it matters: Collins and Jackson are competing in one of a handful of races that will determine the Senate majority. The two have traded barbs in a series of tense debates, but this was the first time...

    • Google News - Top Stories01:08
      Collins, Jackson trade jabs in final Maine Senate debate: 3 takeaways

      Collins, Jackson trade jabs in final Maine Senate debate: 3 takeaways The Hill ‘Oh, Shut Up’: 5 Takeaways From the Senate Debate in Maine The New York Times 'Oh, shut up!': Democrat snaps at Collins after heckler drives Maine Senate debate off the rails Fox News Trump looms as tensions flare in final Maine Senate debate NBC News ‘It’s time for a change’: Susan Collins split-ticketers seem to move on MS NOW

    • The Hill01:08
      Collins, Jackson trade jabs in final Maine Senate debate: 3 takeaways

      Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) faced off against Democratic candidate Troy Jackson on Thursday in the final Senate debate before Maine voters head to the polls. The two traded jabs over President Trump, campaign financing, immigration reform and their voting record as the Senate race enters its final stretch. Collins stressed her bipartisan approach to voting...

    • Google News - Top Stories01:12
      Trump looms as tensions flare in final Maine Senate debate

      Trump looms as tensions flare in final Maine Senate debate NBC News ‘Oh, Shut Up’: 5 Takeaways From the Senate Debate in Maine The New York Times Desperate Must-Win Republican’s Debate Derailed by Protester Yahoo 'Oh, shut up!': Democrat snaps at Collins after heckler drives Maine Senate debate off the rails Fox News ‘It’s time for a change’: Susan Collins split-ticketers seem to move on MS NOW

    • clickondetroit.com01:43
      Troy Jackson tells Susan Collins to 'shut up' during heated Maine Senate debate

      The Maine Senate campaign between Democrat Troy Jackson and Republican Sen. Susan Collins is heating up.

    • winnipegfreepress.com01:43
      Troy Jackson tells Susan Collins to 'shut up' during heated Maine Senate debate

      PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Democratic Senate candidate Troy Jackson told Republican Sen. Susan Collins to “shut up” during a heated final Maine U.S. Senate debate that also included an interruption from a data center protester.

    • Google News - Top Stories03:05
      ‘Oh, Shut Up’: 5 Takeaways From the Senate Debate in Maine

      ‘Oh, Shut Up’: 5 Takeaways From the Senate Debate in Maine The New York Times 'Oh, shut up!': Democrat snaps at Collins after heckler drives Maine Senate debate off the rails Fox News Trump looms as tensions flare in final Maine Senate debate NBC News ‘It’s time for a change’: Susan Collins split-ticketers seem to move on MS NOW "Oh, shut up": Maine Senate debate gets testy Axios

    • pressherald.com08:59
      Maine doesn’t need Jonathan Bush’s interference in local races

      The former gubernatorial candidate’s effort to fund down-ballot Republicans offers yet more proof that 'nonpartisan' races are a farce.

    • Google News - Top Stories11:53
      Troy Jackson tells Susan Collins to ‘shut up’ during Maine Senate debate

      Troy Jackson tells Susan Collins to ‘shut up’ during Maine Senate debate The Hill ‘Oh, Shut Up’: 5 Takeaways From the Senate Debate in Maine The New York Times Troy Jackson tells Susan Collins to ‘shut up’ during heated Maine Senate debate AP News Personal jabs, billionaire donors and party loyalty fuel heated Maine Senate debate Fox News Downvoting Data Centers in Maine The American Prospect

    • The Hill11:53
      Troy Jackson tells Susan Collins to 'shut up' during Maine Senate debate

      Democrat Troy Jackson asked incumbent Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) to “shut up” during a Thursday debate, as tensions boiled over with just more than two weeks until the midterm elections. The pair was briefly interrupted by an anti-data center protester who began yelling as Collins continued to speak. “So, this is obviously one of Troy’s...

    • Google News - Top Stories14:32
      Troy Jackson tells Susan Collins to ‘shut up’ during final Maine Senate debate

      Troy Jackson tells Susan Collins to ‘shut up’ during final Maine Senate debate The Washington Post ‘Oh, Shut Up’: 5 Takeaways From the Senate Debate in Maine The New York Times Susan Collins and Troy Jackson are still sparring over his ‘shut up’ remark Bangor Daily News Personal jabs, billionaire donors and party loyalty fuel heated Maine Senate debate Fox News Downvoting Data Centers in Maine The American Prospect

39. Sat, 17 October 2026

    4 reports
    • The Guardian World02:00edited after publishing
      Trump’s appearance at Georgia rally disrupted by anti-ICE protesters – as it happened

      previouslyTrump’s appearance at Georgia rally disrupted by anti-ICE protesters – US politics live

      This live blog is now closed. Sign up for the Breaking News US email In Maine, Troy Jackson , the Democratic nominee for US Senate, and Susan Collins , the five-term Republican incumbent traded barbs on Thursday in their final debate ahead of the November midterms. This was the fourth showdown between the pair. Collins has tried to cast Jackson as an inexperienced state lawmaker, and attempted to yoke him to the former nominee, Graham Platner , who dropped out of the race earlier this year...

    • ABC News (Australia)02:08
      'Oh, shut up': Moment in Maine sums up Trump's troubles

      A political debate in Maine offered multiple reminders of times when Donald Trump has dismissed Americans' concerns as either conspiracy theories or stupidity.

    • Google News - Top Stories14:43
      Susan Collins Says Rival’s ‘Oh, Shut Up’ Comment Reflects How He Treats Women

      Susan Collins Says Rival’s ‘Oh, Shut Up’ Comment Reflects How He Treats Women The New York Times Who was the protester who interrupted the Susan Collins-Troy Jackson debate? The Portland Press Herald Downvoting Data Centers in Maine The American Prospect Susan Collins and Troy Jackson are still sparring over his ‘shut up’ remark Bangor Daily News Key takeaways from the final, fiery debate between Susan Collins and Troy Jackson Maine Public

    • abc6onyourside.com22:37edited after publishing
      Massachusetts Senator Warren joins Troy Jackson and Hannah Pingree at rally in Portland

      Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren joined Troy Jackson and Hannah Pingree in Portland for a rally on No Kings Day.

      1 reprint

      • fox4beaumont.com17 Oct, 22:37their copy
40. Sun, 18 October 2026

    14 reports
    • dailykos.com00:07
      Yes, Susan Collins, you should shut up — about being a moderate

      Troy Jackson got Susan Collins into a corner in the Maine Senatorial Debate, because Collins couldn’t defend her record of supporting Trump. But the line which has gotten the most coverage is Jackson…

    • The Hill15:38
      Jackson says he's campaigning for issues many senators don't 'give a s--- about'

      Democratic Maine Senate candidate Troy Jackson on Sunday said that he's campaigning on issues that many senators in Washington don't "give a s--- about." Jackson pitched his campaign in an interview on CNN's "State of the Union" with Dana Bash. He emphasized that "at least in Maine, we don't have anyone in everyday people's corners,...

    • PBS NewsHour18:01
      Jackson doesn't regret telling Collins to 'shut up' after protester interrupted Maine Senate debate

      "She said that it was a Troy supporter. She accused me of setting that up. I had no idea who it was," Jackson said.

    • iheart.com19:35
      Jackson No Apology To Collins Over "Shut Up" Controversy

      Maine Senate candidate Troy Jackson refuses to apologize for telling Senator Susan Collins to "shut up" during a debate. Collins had suggested a protester was one of Jackson's supporters, which he denied. The protester, linked to the Sunrise Movement, confirmed no coordination with Jackson's c...

    • iheart.com19:35
      Jackson No Apology To Collins Over "Shut Up" Controversy

      Maine Senate candidate Troy Jackson refuses to apologize for telling Senator Susan Collins to "shut up" during a debate. Collins had suggested a protester was one of Jackson's supporters, which he denied. The protester, linked to the Sunrise Movement, confirmed no coordination with Jackson's c...

    • iheart.com19:35
      Jackson No Apology To Collins Over "Shut Up" Controversy

      Maine Senate candidate Troy Jackson refuses to apologize for telling Senator Susan Collins to "shut up" during a debate. Collins had suggested a protester was one of Jackson's supporters, which he denied. The protester, linked to the Sunrise Movement, confirmed no coordination with Jackson's c...

    • iheart.com19:35
      Jackson No Apology To Collins Over "Shut Up" Controversy

      Maine Senate candidate Troy Jackson refuses to apologize for telling Senator Susan Collins to "shut up" during a debate. Collins had suggested a protester was one of Jackson's supporters, which he denied. The protester, linked to the Sunrise Movement, confirmed no coordination with Jackson's c...

    • iheart.com19:35
      Jackson No Apology To Collins Over "Shut Up" Controversy

      Maine Senate candidate Troy Jackson refuses to apologize for telling Senator Susan Collins to "shut up" during a debate. Collins had suggested a protester was one of Jackson's supporters, which he denied. The protester, linked to the Sunrise Movement, confirmed no coordination with Jackson's c...

    • iheart.com19:35
      Jackson No Apology To Collins Over "Shut Up" Controversy

      Maine Senate candidate Troy Jackson refuses to apologize for telling Senator Susan Collins to "shut up" during a debate. Collins had suggested a protester was one of Jackson's supporters, which he denied. The protester, linked to the Sunrise Movement, confirmed no coordination with Jackson's c...

    • iheart.com19:35
      Jackson No Apology To Collins Over "Shut Up" Controversy

      Maine Senate candidate Troy Jackson refuses to apologize for telling Senator Susan Collins to "shut up" during a debate. Collins had suggested a protester was one of Jackson's supporters, which he denied. The protester, linked to the Sunrise Movement, confirmed no coordination with Jackson's c...

    • iheart.com19:35
      Jackson No Apology To Collins Over "Shut Up" Controversy

      Maine Senate candidate Troy Jackson refuses to apologize for telling Senator Susan Collins to "shut up" during a debate. Collins had suggested a protester was one of Jackson's supporters, which he denied. The protester, linked to the Sunrise Movement, confirmed no coordination with Jackson's c...

    • iheart.com19:35
      Jackson No Apology To Collins Over "Shut Up" Controversy

      Maine Senate candidate Troy Jackson refuses to apologize for telling Senator Susan Collins to "shut up" during a debate. Collins had suggested a protester was one of Jackson's supporters, which he denied. The protester, linked to the Sunrise Movement, confirmed no coordination with Jackson's c...

    • iheart.com19:35
      Jackson No Apology To Collins Over "Shut Up" Controversy

      Maine Senate candidate Troy Jackson refuses to apologize for telling Senator Susan Collins to "shut up" during a debate. Collins had suggested a protester was one of Jackson's supporters, which he denied. The protester, linked to the Sunrise Movement, confirmed no coordination with Jackson's c...

    • iheart.com19:35
      Jackson No Apology To Collins Over "Shut Up" Controversy

      Maine Senate candidate Troy Jackson refuses to apologize for telling Senator Susan Collins to "shut up" during a debate. Collins had suggested a protester was one of Jackson's supporters, which he denied. The protester, linked to the Sunrise Movement, confirmed no coordination with Jackson's c...

41. Mon, 19 October 2026

    3 reports
    • The Hill03:22
      Troy Jackson doesn't regret telling opponent Susan Collins to 'shut up'

      Democrat Troy Jackson said on Sunday he does not regret telling his opponent Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) to “shut up” during a candidate debate that was interrupted by an anti-data center protester. During an interview on CNN’s “State of the Union," host Dana Bash asked Jackson whether he regretted the comment. “No, you know she...

    • centralmaine.com18:09
      If not this November, when?

      This upcoming Senate race should be about replacing Sen. Susan Collins. Has she done good things for Maine? Absolutely. She’s brought a lot of money to Maine and has been very helpful to many individuals and should be commended for that work. However, her voting record has nearly supported all of Trump policies with the […]

    • wkbw.com23:30
      All eyes on Maine as critical Senate race draws closer

      Presque Isle, Maine, is the largest city in northern Maine, a state that's going to be absolutely critical to determining balance of power in the 2026 midterm elections.

42. Tue, 20 October 2026

    3 reports
    • bangordailynews.com05:00
      The ad war between Susan Collins and Troy Jackson is more negative than ever

      Negative spots made up 88% of broadcast spending in the seven days ending Sunday, according to a Bangor Daily News analysis.

    • newsweek.com19:06
      Collins and Jackson bring longtime rivals Manchin, AOC into Maine fight

      Manchin and Ocasio-Cortez are supporting opposing candidates in the Maine Senate race, a critical battleground in the midterms.

    • komonews.com23:23
      'Nonstop lies about me': Sen. Collins says this is toughest political climate she's seen

      ProPublica is reporting it's uncovered more alleged pay-to-play schemes.

      1 reprint

      • wjactv.com20 Oct, 23:23their copy
43. Wed, 21 October 2026

    3 reports
    • washingtonexaminer.com10:00
      Maine Democrats fret over Jackson’s guarded Senate campaign

      Democrats settled on Jackson as a sort of consensus candidate, someone who shares Platner’s populist politics without as many rough edges.

    • boston.com19:12
      Maine Sen. Collins enlists ex-Democratic colleague Manchin in effort to highlight her independence

      Maine Sen. Susan Collins is trying to fend off a challenge from Democrat Troy Jackson, a one-time state Senate president.

    • The Hill19:44
      Schumer 'crazy' to target Collins, Manchin says

      Former Sen. Joe Manchin (I-W.Va.) went after Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) over targeting Sen. Susan Collins (R) in the Maine Senate election this year. “I told him he was crazy in 2020 from working against her so hard, and he’s crazy now to work against her,” Manchin said on Wednesday in a clip...