Maine · 2026 United States general election · November 3

U.S. Senate

candidates: 3
researched: 2

Official source: Maine Department of the Secretary of State, Bureau of Corporations, Elections and Commissions (Division of Elections) ↗(opens in a new tab) · check the state's own candidate list for the final word

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Susan M. Collins Republican · Incumbent Republican incumbent Susan Collins seeks a sixth U.S. Senate term from Maine in 2026 Full profile → Troy D. Jackson Democratic Former Maine Senate President Troy Jackson is the 2026 Democratic nominee challenging incumbent Sen. Susan Collins. Full profile →

Graham Platner Democratic Platner won the Democratic primary for Maine U.S. Senate but withdrew on July 10, 2026 following a sexual assault claim. Withdrew

Candidate list checked 7 d ago

Side by side

One line per issue, from each candidate’s own sourced positions. Open a profile for the quotes and sources behind it.

Issue	Susan M. Collins Republican	Troy D. Jackson Democratic
Economy & jobs	Supports workforce training, small business, tax relief, and fair trade Voted 27 yes	Tax billionaires, cut taxes for workers, protect labor rights
Housing	Supports federal funding to address Maine's housing shortage Voted 2 yes	Restrict private equity home purchases; build more housing
Health care	Supports healthcare reform; opposes Medicaid cuts and Medicare for All Voted 4 yes	Supports Medicare for All and lower drug prices
Immigration	Opposes abolishing ICE; supports reform of immigration enforcement Voted 5 yes	Abolish ICE; prioritize human rights and due process
Abortion & reproductive rights	Position not fully stated; voted to confirm Kavanaugh	Supports making abortion rights federal law
Education	Supported FY2026 funding for education, workforce, and families Voted 5 yes	Sponsored universal free school meals for Maine K-12 students
Climate & energy	Supports reducing greenhouse gas emissions and clean energy jobs Voted 29 yes · 4 no	Supports renewable energy, including wind power transmission in northern Maine
Crime & public safety	Supports stronger law enforcement funding and anti-violent crime laws Voted 8 yes · 2 no	Supports abolishing ICE; wants focus on genuine public-safety threats
Taxes & budget	no sourced position Voted 19 yes · 4 no	Supports higher taxes on billionaires and corporations; tax cuts for working families
Guns	Supports bipartisan gun safety measures while protecting lawful gun rights Voted 1 yes	no sourced position
Democracy & elections	Supports election cybersecurity measures and opposes pardons for Jan. 6 violence	Supports voting rights, campaign finance reform, and workers' organizing rights
Foreign policy & defense	Supports continued U.S. military aid and backing for Ukraine Voted 21 yes · 1 no	no sourced position

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