Jackson leading Collins in Maine Senate race survey

In a general election matchup, 49% of likely voters would pick Jackson and 46% would choose Collins, according to the poll from the University of New Hampshire Survey Center.

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National story. 15 articles from 11 sources. Updated Jul 22, 2026.

Part of The 2026 Maine Senate race: Troy Jackson vs. Susan Collins

How each side is putting it

Left

4 sources
Bangor Daily NewsLean Left· Jul 21, 2026

Poll: Troy Jackson in tight race with Susan Collins as Democrats rally behind him

Portland Press HeraldLean Left· Jul 21, 2026

Troy Jackson has slight edge over Susan Collins, new poll finds

Bangor Daily NewsLean Left· Jul 21, 2026

Troy Jackson and 2 other Democrats seek US Senate nod at Bangor convention

JezebelLeft· Jul 21, 2026

Another Rugged Man of the Flannel Wants To Take On Susan Collins in November

Bangor Daily NewsLean Left· Jul 20, 2026

Troy Jackson must build a massive campaign overnight to catch Susan Collins

Center

5 sources
The HillCenter· Jul 22, 2026

Jackson leading Collins in Maine Senate race survey

The HillCenter· Jul 21, 2026

How Jackson became Democrats’ pick to take on Collins in Maine

News Center MaineLean Left· Jul 19, 2026

Troy Jackson dominates Maine Democratic delegate elections to choose new U.S. Senate nominee, claims 96% of delegates

NewsweekCenter· Jul 19, 2026

Troy Jackson’s Chances Against Collins as He Leads Race to Replace Platner

Ran by 2 outlets· Local News 8, KION Central Coast
Local News 8Center· Jul 19, 2026

Troy Jackson, a former Graham Platner ally, well-positioned to win Maine Democrats’ nomination to face Sen. Susan Collins

KION Central CoastCenter· Jul 19, 2026

Troy Jackson, a former Graham Platner ally, well-positioned to win Maine Democrats’ nomination to face Sen. Susan Collins

Right

2 sources
TownhallRight· Jul 22, 2026

Polls Show Susan Collins Is Doing Well Against Troy Jackson, Too

Fox NewsRight· Jul 19, 2026

Platner-ally Troy Jackson closing in on Democratic Senate nod in key race to face Collins

The story so far

3 developments
  1. Jul 19Troy Jackson’s Chances Against Collins as He Leads Race to Replace Platner
  2. Jul 19Troy Jackson has effectively secured the Maine Senate Democratic nomination
  3. Jul 21How Jackson became Democrats’ pick to take on Collins in Maine

Who covered each development

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Last development · Jul 21 — How Jackson became Democrats’ pick to take on Collins in Maine

The bigger story