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Susan
M. Collins

Republican incumbent Susan Collins seeks a sixth U.S. Senate term from Maine in 2026

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positions
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endorsements
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Background

Susan M. Collins is the Republican U.S. Senator from Maine, first elected in 1996 and reelected in 2002, 2008, 2014, and 2020. She was born and raised in Caribou, Maine, graduated from Caribou High School in 1971, and earned her degree from St. Lawrence University in 1975 as a Phi Beta Kappa honoree. She currently serves as chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee and resides in Bangor, Maine. 123

Before her Senate career, Collins worked for U.S. Representative and later Senator Bill Cohen, including as staff director of a Senate subcommittee. In 1987, Maine Governor John McKernan appointed her commissioner of the Maine Department of Professional and Financial Regulation, and in 1992 President George H.W. Bush appointed her director of a Small Business Administration regional office. She also served as deputy state treasurer in Massachusetts and as founding executive director of the Center for Family Business at Husson College. 14

Collins was the Republican nominee for Maine governor in 1994 but was not elected. She is now seeking a sixth Senate term in the November 3, 2026 general election, facing Democratic challenger Troy Jackson in what polls describe as a close race. 71314

At a glance

Party
Republican · Incumbent
Running for
U.S. Senate, Maine
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Current office
U.S. Senator from Maine; Chair, Senate Appropriations Committee
Website
susancollins.com(opens in a new tab)

Where they stand

Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.

Voting record

How Susan M. Collins voted in Congress: 118th Congress (2023–24) and 119th Congress (2025–26), Jan 23, 2023 to Sep 30, 2026. From the official House and Senate roll call records.

roll call votes
1,606
missed
0.0%
with their party’s majority
71%

Recent key votes

  • Sep 30, 2026 · Senate · PN1129 · Economy & jobs
    Keith Sonderling, of Florida, to be Secretary of Labor
    On the Nomination · Nomination Confirmed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes
  • Sep 28, 2026 · Senate · S4668 · Education
    A bill to protect the name, image, and likeness rights of, and provide protections for, student athletes and to promote fair competition among intercollegiate athletics, and for other purposes.
    On Passage of the Bill · Bill Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes
  • Aug 8, 2026 · Senate · PN1078 · Crime & public safety
    Todd Blanche, of Florida, to be Attorney General
    On the Nomination · Nomination Confirmed · against their party's majority
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    No
  • Aug 8, 2026 · Senate · HR6500 · Taxes & budget
    An act making continuing appropriations and extensions for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes.
    On Passage of the Bill · Bill Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes
  • Aug 7, 2026 · Senate · HR5334 · Foreign policy & defense
    An act to impose sanctions and other measures with respect to the Russian Federation, as championed by the late Senator Lindsey O. Graham, and for other purposes.
    On Passage of the Bill · Bill Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes
  • Jul 28, 2026 · Senate · PN1092 · Foreign policy & defense
    Walter Clayton, of New York, to be Director of National Intelligence
    On the Nomination · Nomination Confirmed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes
  • Jun 5, 2026 · Senate · S2 · Taxes & budget
    An original bill to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.
    On Passage of the Bill · Bill Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes
  • Apr 16, 2026 · Senate · HJRES140 · Climate & energy
    A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to Public Land Order No. 7917 for Withdrawal of Federal Lands; Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis Counties, MN.
    On the Joint Resolution · Joint Resolution Passed · against their party's majority
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    No

Key votes are final decisions on bills and joint resolutions, and top nominations. Software sorts each into an issue from its official title, so check the roll call. All 1,606 votes →

Timeline

  1. Oct 11
    endorsement
    Former Sen. Manchin reaffirms support for Collins in Maine Senate race

    Joe Manchin was reported on October 11 as supporting Republican candidates in battleground Senate races including Maine, reaffirming his backing of Collins against Jackson.

    Manchin endorses Collins in Maine Senate race · Oct 11, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Oct 9
    poll
    Rasmussen poll: Jackson leads Collins 49%–47% in Maine Senate race

    Rasmussen Reports surveyed 804 likely voters October 5–8 and found Jackson at 49% and Collins at 47%, showing a tight race with the Democrat holding a narrow edge.

    Maine Senate: Jackson 49%, Collins 47% · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Oct 9
    debate
    Collins and Jackson deny public corruption claims in second debate follow-up coverage

    Post-debate coverage from the Washington Examiner noted both Collins and Jackson denied public corruption claims that had featured in the second Maine Senate debate.

    Susan Collins, Troy Jackson deny public corruption claims in ... · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Oct 9
    poll
    Washington Post poll: Jackson leads Collins 50%–46% among likely Maine voters

    A Washington Post–Schar School poll of 800 likely voters conducted September 30–October 5 showed Jackson at 50% and Collins at 46%. Pollsters noted Jackson's lead was within the margin of sampling error.

    Democrat has edge over Susan Collins in critical Maine ... · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  5. Oct 8
    debate
    Collins and Jackson meet in second Maine Senate debate, clash on Iran war, prices, and abortion

    The candidates held a second WMTW-hosted debate covering the Iran war, prices, abortion, and immigration. Two additional debates were scheduled for October 13 and 15.

    Senate debate in Maine: Collins, Jackson square off on ... · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  6. Oct 8
    endorsement
    Obama endorses Troy Jackson in Maine Senate race against Collins

    Former President Barack Obama endorsed Democrat Troy Jackson in the Maine Senate race, providing a late-campaign boost to Collins's challenger.

    Obama endorses Troy Jackson in Maine Senate race · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  7. Oct 6
    controversy
    Collins's 2018 Kavanaugh vote resurfaces as campaign issue at first debate

    Collins's vote to confirm Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court continued to haunt her on the campaign trail, surfacing as an issue at the first Maine Senate debate on October 6.

    Collins’s vote for Kavanaugh haunts her on the campaign trail. · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  8. Oct 6
    debate
    Collins and Jackson clash in first Maine Senate debate over Trump, abortion, and corruption claims

    Collins and Jackson held their first televised debate. They clashed over President Trump, abortion rights, their records, and the FBI-probe allegations. Collins defended her independence, saying she was 'not exactly his favorite senator,' called the allegations 'completely false and very offensive,' and highlighted $1.5 billion secured for 672 Maine projects over five years as Appropriations Committee chair.

    What happened in the first Maine Senate debate between ... · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  9. Oct 5
    controversy
    Intercept reports AM General donors gave $50K to Collins committees tied to appropriations bill

    The Intercept reported that AM General-associated donors gave $50,000 to Collins-linked fundraising committees around the time an appropriations bill passed. The article did not establish that the contributions changed government decisions.

    Susan Collins's Committee Bought Trucks the Army Didn't Want ... · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  10. Oct 5
    news
    AP: Collins raised over $18M by end of June; Republicans outspent Democrats on Maine ads

    The AP reported Collins had raised more than $18 million by the end of June. By mid-September, Republicans had spent more than $80 million on advertising in the race compared to less than $60 million by Democrats.

    Troy Jackson is scrambling to defeat Maine Sen. Susan ... · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  11. Oct 2
    controversy
    Democrats launch $3.4M corruption-focused ad campaign against Collins

    The Portland Press Herald reported that Democrats launched a $3.4 million advertising campaign focused on the corruption allegations stemming from the ProPublica FBI-probe report.

    Democrats launch $3.4M corruption-focused ad campaign ... · Oct 2, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  12. Sep 30
    poll
    Poll shows Collins at 48%, Jackson at 46% among likely Maine voters

    A co/efficient poll of likely voters surveyed September 28–30 showed Collins leading Jackson 48% to 46%, with 6% undecided, according to a Newsweek report summarizing the poll.

    Susan Collins takes another poll lead amid questions over ... · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  13. Sep 28
    controversy
    Senate Majority PAC launches $2M ad campaign hitting Collins over Medicaid cuts

    Senate Majority PAC announced a $2 million ad campaign criticizing Collins over Maine birthing-center closures and Medicaid. Collins responded: 'I did NOT vote to cut Medicaid. I voted against the One Big Beautiful Bill specifically because of its Medicaid provisions.' The Hill noted she had voted to advance the bill but against final passage.

    Senate Democratic PAC hits Collins over Medicaid cuts ... · Sep 28, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  14. Sep 24
    poll
    Poll shows Collins opening first lead over Jackson in Maine Senate race

    A poll reported around September 24 showed Collins opening her first lead over Jackson in the race, offering a brief bright spot for the Republican incumbent amid the FBI-probe controversy.

    Susan Collins opens first lead over Troy Jackson in Maine ... · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  15. Sep 22
    news
    Jackson blasts Collins over FBI probe report in campaign attack

    Democratic challenger Troy Jackson attacked Collins over the ProPublica report on FBI bribery-probe allegations, pressing the controversy onto the campaign trail.

    Susan Collins blasted by Troy Jackson over report on FBI ... · Sep 22, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  16. Sep 22
    controversy
    ProPublica reports FBI looked at Collins in bribery probe; Collins denies wrongdoing

    ProPublica reported on preliminary FBI steps in 2024 concerning allegations linking defense contractor Navatek CEO Martin Kao, campaign contributions, and federal contracts to Collins. Collins's office said the allegations were 'categorically false.' An FBI spokesperson was cited as saying the investigation had concluded years earlier and found nothing implicating Collins.

    FBI was looking at key Republican senator in bribery probe - then Trump took office · Sep 22, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  17. Sep 14
    endorsement
    Former Sen. Joe Manchin endorses Susan Collins, calls her 'soul of the Senate'

    Former West Virginia Democratic senator Joe Manchin endorsed Collins, calling her the 'soul of the Senate.' Collins described Manchin as a 'dear friend and trusted colleague.' The endorsement was announced in a Collins campaign press release.

    PRESS RELEASE: Former Senator Joe Manchin Endorses Senator ... · Sep 14, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  18. Jul 27
    filing
    Troy Jackson named Maine Democratic Senate nominee after Platner withdrawal

    Maine's Secretary of State list showed Troy Jackson as the replacement Democratic nominee after Graham Platner withdrew, setting up the Collins-Jackson general election contest.

    2026 Senate Map: Every Seat Up, Key Races, the Nominees · Sep 17, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  19. Jun 9
    filing
    Collins wins uncontested Maine Republican primary

    Maine held its Republican primary on June 9. Collins was the only candidate to qualify for the Republican primary ballot, according to a WMTW voter guide.

    What Maine voters need to know for the 2026 general ... · Sep 15, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Endorsements

  • Maverick PAC organization
    Listed as an endorser on Collins's 2026 iVoterGuide candidate profile; no date or separate announcement found in sources reviewed. ivoterguide.com
  • Pro-Israel America organization
    Listed as an endorser on Collins's 2026 iVoterGuide candidate profile; no date or separate announcement found in sources reviewed. ivoterguide.com
  • Maggie's List organization
    Listed as an endorser on Collins's 2026 iVoterGuide candidate profile; no date or separate announcement found in sources reviewed. ivoterguide.com
  • Humane Society Legislative Fund organization
    Listed as an endorser on Collins's 2026 iVoterGuide candidate profile; no date or separate announcement found in sources reviewed. ivoterguide.com
  • NFIB Maine organization
    Listed as an endorser on Collins's 2026 iVoterGuide candidate profile; no date or separate announcement found separately (distinct from the national NFIB endorsement event on September 10). ivoterguide.com
  • BIPAC Action Fund organization
    Listed as an endorser on Collins's 2026 iVoterGuide candidate profile; no date or separate announcement found in sources reviewed. ivoterguide.com
  • American Conservation Coalition organization
    Listed as an endorser on Collins's 2026 iVoterGuide candidate profile; no date or separate announcement found in sources reviewed. ivoterguide.com
  • Winning for Women organization
    Listed as an endorser on Collins's 2026 iVoterGuide candidate profile; no date or separate announcement found in sources reviewed. ivoterguide.com
  • Tea Party Patriots Citizens Fund organization
    Tea Party Patriots Citizens Fund formally endorsed Collins for Senate. teapartypatriots.org · Sep 17, 2026
  • Joe Manchin, former U.S. Senator official
    Former Democratic Senator Joe Manchin endorsed Collins, calling her the 'soul of the Senate.' susancollins.com · Sep 14, 2026
  • National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) organization
    NFIB endorsed Collins; Collins spoke at a campaign endorsement event covered by C-SPAN. archive.org · Sep 10, 2026
  • Donald Trump, U.S. President official
    President Trump endorsed Collins for reelection. washingtonexaminer.com · Jun 10, 2026
  • Sportsman's Alliance of Maine – Institute for Legislative Action (SAM-ILA) organization
    SAM-ILA endorsed Collins for U.S. Senate. susancollins.com · May 20, 2026

Past elections

General election results for federal office, from the Federal Election Commission.

YearSeatResultVotesShare
2020U.S. Senate ME · RWon417,64551.0%

Covers the 2016 to 2022 general elections. The FEC has not yet published 2024 congressional results.

Campaign finance

Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.

Raised
$18.93M
Spent
$9.19M
Cash on hand
$11.04M

As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record S6ME00159(opens in a new tab)

Sources 34

  1. [1] Manchin endorses Collins in Maine Senate race(opens in a new tab) Oct 11, 2026
  2. [2] Democrat has edge over Susan Collins in critical Maine ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
  3. [3] Maine Senate: Jackson 49%, Collins 47%(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
  4. [4] Susan Collins, Troy Jackson deny public corruption claims in ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
  5. [5] Obama endorses Troy Jackson in Maine Senate race(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
  6. [6] Senate debate in Maine: Collins, Jackson square off on ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
  7. [7] Susan Collins and Troy Jackson clash over abortion, ICE and other ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
  8. [8] What happened in the first Maine Senate debate between ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
  9. [9] Collins’s vote for Kavanaugh haunts her on the campaign trail.(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
  10. [10] Susan Collins's Committee Bought Trucks the Army Didn't Want ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
  11. [11] Troy Jackson is scrambling to defeat Maine Sen. Susan ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
  12. [12] Democrats launch $3.4M corruption-focused ad campaign ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
  13. [13] Susan Collins takes another poll lead amid questions over ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2026
  14. [14] Voter Guide Profile for ME U.S. Senator candidate - Susan ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 30, 2026
  15. [15] Senate Democratic PAC hits Collins over Medicaid cuts ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 28, 2026
  16. [16] Susan Collins opens first lead over Troy Jackson in Maine ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 24, 2026
  17. [17] FBI was looking at key Republican senator in bribery probe - then Trump took office(opens in a new tab) Sep 22, 2026
  18. [18] Susan Collins blasted by Troy Jackson over report on FBI ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 22, 2026
  19. [19] 2026 Senate Map: Every Seat Up, Key Races, the Nominees(opens in a new tab) Sep 17, 2026
  20. [20] Tea Party Patriots Citizens Fund Endorses SUSAN ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 17, 2026
  21. [21] What Maine voters need to know for the 2026 general ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 15, 2026
  22. [22] PRESS RELEASE: Former Senator Joe Manchin Endorses Senator ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 14, 2026
  23. [23] archive.org · details · CSPAN_20260910_143200_Campaign_2026Campaign 2026 Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) Speaks at Campaign...(opens in a new tab) Sep 10, 2026
  24. [24] PRESS RELEASE: FactCheck.org Finds Democratic Ad False(opens in a new tab) Aug 17, 2026
  25. [25] Jobs & Economy | U.S. Senator Susan Collins(opens in a new tab) Jul 8, 2026
  26. [26] Trump endorses Susan Collins for reelection - Washington Examiner(opens in a new tab) Jun 10, 2026
  27. [27] Energy & Environment | U.S. Senator Susan Collins(opens in a new tab) Jun 8, 2026
  28. [28] Sportsman’s Alliance of Maine Endorses Senator Collins(opens in a new tab) May 20, 2026
  29. [29] Nearly $25 Million for Maine Housing Pro...(opens in a new tab) Feb 3, 2026
  30. [30] Senator Collins' Statement on Senate Passage of Five-Bill ...(opens in a new tab) Jan 30, 2026
  31. [31] Bipartisan Election Security Provision Co-authored ...(opens in a new tab) Dec 23, 2025
  32. [32] Senator Collins, Colleagues Introduce Le...(opens in a new tab) Jun 10, 2025
  33. [33] Senator Collins: Our Adversaries are Wat...(opens in a new tab) Mar 11, 2025
  34. [34] Bipartisan Gun Safety Legislation Negoti...(opens in a new tab) Jun 21, 2022
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