Coverage dated October 9, 2026

Jackson holds slight lead over Collins in Maine Senate race survey

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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.

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Washington Examiner
Troy Jackson got his viral moment in Tuesday’s debate. Will it move the needle? (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Oct 7, 2026
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Maine Senate nominee Troy Jackson is riding a political high following his first debate against Sen. Susan Collins, finally gaining the viral momentum his campaign has struggled to capture since he became the Democratic nominee in July following Graham Planter’s withdrawal.
Bangor Daily News
Troy Jackson has 4-point lead over Susan Collins in Washington Post poll (opens Bangor Daily News)
Published Oct 9, 2026
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Those results mirror recent polling that has given the former Maine Senate president a narrow lead over Collins.
Portland Press Herald
Another polls shows Troy Jackson leading a tight Maine Senate race (opens Portland Press Herald)
Published Oct 9, 2026
Portland Press Herald's feed description
The Washington Post survey shows Republican Susan Collins within striking distance of Jackson after a week of bad press.
The Hill
Jackson holds slight lead over Collins in Maine Senate race survey (opens The Hill)
Published Oct 9, 2026
The Hill's feed description
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.