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Maine Senate: Collins vs. Jackson

Susan Collins (R) · Troy Jackson (D)

11 stories from 14 outlets · Updated Oct 12, 2026, 11:39 PM ET · Report an error

What's established

  • Barack Obama endorsed Democratic candidate Troy Jackson in his race against incumbent Republican Senator Susan Collins. [1][2][3]
  • Collins and Jackson have participated in scheduled debates where they clashed over the war in Iran, trade tariffs, and judicial appointments. [1][2][3]
  • Jackson criticized Collins for her 2018 vote confirming Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh. [1][2]
  • Collins highlighted her seniority on the Senate Appropriations Committee and the federal funding she secured for Maine. [1][2]
  • A Washington Post-Schar School poll showed Jackson holding a slight lead over Collins. [1]
  • A super PAC targeting Jackson accidentally spent $25,900 airing digital ads in the wrong Portland. [1]

How the coverage differs

Left-leaning coverage

  • Susan Collins: Coverage highlights Collins's defensiveness and frames her Kavanaugh confirmation vote as a pivotal betrayal of Maine women. [1][2]
  • Susan Collins: Reports emphasize Collins boasting about voting with Joe Biden to distance herself from Donald Trump. [1]
  • Troy Jackson: Outlets spotlight Jackson's aggressive debate attacks, including comparing Collins to an arsonist. [1]

Right-leaning coverage

  • Troy Jackson: Coverage characterizes Jackson's allegations that Collins profited from war as baseless wild claims. [1]
  • Troy Jackson: Reports portray Jackson's platform as far-left hobby horses and accuse him of dodging questions about ties to the Democratic Socialists of America. [1]
  • Troy Jackson: Outlets point out Jackson's reliance on a thick white binder during debates as a visible sign of weakness. [1][2]

What each side leaves out

Left-leaning coverage leaves out

  • Left-leaning sources omit Jackson's past conservative record on abortion and his avoidance of questions regarding ties to democratic socialism. [1][2]

Right-leaning coverage leaves out

  • Right-leaning sources omit details about Collins's vote to confirm Brett Kavanaugh and the controversy over its impact on abortion rights. [1][2]

Timeline

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