Sen. Susan Collins Cites Work Ethic and Results in Run for Sixth Term
Collins’ chairmanship has helped secure nearly $1.5 billion for 672 projects since 2021, supporters say, underscoring her leverage on federal spending.
- Republican Senator Susan Collins faces a tight re-election challenge from former state Senate president Troy Jackson, with a recent Washington Post poll showing Jackson leading 50 percent to 46 percent.
- Just 36 percent of Mainers approve of President Donald Trump's job performance, and 58 percent say Collins has supported him too much, fueling voter frustration that threatens her re-election bid.
- Supporters emphasize Collins' effectiveness as chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, noting she helped secure nearly $1.5 billion in Congressionally Directed Spending since 2021 for infrastructure projects across all 16 Maine counties.
- Political divisions are visible throughout the state, with heated exchanges occurring at local diners as Jackson, a former logger, criticizes Collins while supporters argue no other candidate can replicate her seniority in Washington.
- Control of the Senate remains a key stake in the November election, with Democrats aiming to stop Trump's agenda through victories in competitive races like Maine's.
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Maine cannot afford to lose Sen. Susan Collins in Washington
The senator's record, experience and performance all speak for themselves.
Letter: Don’t miss this chance to reelect Susan Collins
“Her background comes from rural Maine and picking potatoes as her first job, which gives her a perspective of appreciation of Maine’s working population and she has continually supported working people in Maine.”
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Fury at Trump has Susan Collins in trouble against 'not inspirational' Democrat: report
Maine Democrats openly admit their Senate nominee isn’t setting anyone’s heart on fire. They just don’t think it matters.With the race in its final days, Democrats are counting on voters’ anger at President Donald Trump, and at Republican Sen. Susan Collins for going along with him, to deny the 73-year-old incumbent a sixth term, reported the Washington Post.“This race isn’t really about me – it never was,” Democratic nominee Troy Jackson told t…
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