Senate race · 2026

Maine Senate Race

This election will decide who represents Maine in the U.S. Senate for a six-year term. Five-term incumbent Republican Senator Susan Collins is seeking re-election, making this a pivotal race for control of the Senate.

All 2026 races

2 candidates · what each one campaigns on

Troy Jackson

Democratic

Troy Jackson is a former Maine Senate President and a fifth-generation logger from a rural part of the state.

Campaign platform

Medicare for All
Troy Jackson supports the expansion of Medicare benefits to all Americans.
HealthSource
ICE Reform
Jackson supports abolishing and replacing Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
ImmigrationSource
Foreign Policy
Jackson advocates for diplomacy over open-ended military intervention, rebuilding alliances, and connecting foreign policy issues to domestic economic impacts.
DefenseSource
Filibuster Reform
Jackson supports eliminating the filibuster.
DemocracySource
Cost of Living
Jackson focuses on rising oil, fuel, and grocery prices, housing, and healthcare costs.
EconomySource

Campaign site Ballotpedia profile

Susan Collins

Republican · Incumbent

Their record

Currently: U.S. Senator

Susan Collins is a five-term incumbent Republican U.S. Senator for Maine.

Campaign platform

Bringing Federal Dollars
Collins highlights her success in bringing federal dollars to Maine as Senate Appropriations Committee Chair.
EconomySource
Iran War Powers
Collins joined a resolution seeking to rein in the conflict in Iran, emphasizing the need for a clear mission and achievable goals.
DefenseSource

Campaign site Ballotpedia profile

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