Susan Collins Faces Fourth Polling Blow Since Jackson Launched Senate Run
Troy Jackson held a narrow lead over Susan Collins in a new poll of the Maine Senate race published on Wednesday.
The latest CNN/SSRS poll published on Wednesday shows Democrat Troy Jackson holding a narrow lead over Republican Senator Susan Collins in the Maine Senate race. This marks the fourth consecutive polling showing Jackson leading since he became the Democratic nominee in July. Maine has generally leaned Democratic in recent elections, but Collins' popularity and bipartisan image have allowed her to win in the past.
The new poll indicates a competitive race, especially with the national environment dominated by President Donald Trump's declining approval ratings. In the latest survey, Jackson had a 3-point lead at 48% to Collins' 45%. The poll, taken from August 31 to September 6, 2026, included 880 registered voters with a margin of error of plus or minus 3.7 percentage points.
While Jackson's favorability rating was underwater by 6 points, Collins was viewed unfavorably by 10 points.
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