Sen. Susan Collins calls for removal of radio ad attacking Democrat Troy Jackson as a 'creep'

An advertisement attacking Democrat Troy Jackson used the word "creep" to describe him. Republican Senator Susan Collins, who is involved in the race, publicly called for the ad to be removed. Collins distanced herself from the advertisement, indicating she did not endorse its approach or language.

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National story. 10 articles from 9 sources. Updated 13d ago.

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

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Left

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Ran by 5 outlets across the spectrum· Philadelphia Inquirer, Boston
Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· 14d ago

Sen. Susan Collins calls for removal of radio ad attacking Democrat Troy Jackson as a 'creep'

BostonLean Left· 14d ago

Sen. Susan Collins calls for removal of radio ad attacking Democrat Troy Jackson as a ‘creep’

Bangor Daily NewsLean Left· 14d ago

Susan Collins calls for removal of radio ad calling Troy Jackson a ‘creep’

The Boston GlobeLean Left· 14d ago

Senator Susan Collins calls for removal of ad attacking Democrat Troy Jackson as a ‘creep’

Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· 14d ago· ran in 2 outlets

Sen. Susan Collins calls for removal of ad attacking Democrat Troy Jackson as a 'creep'

Center

4 sources
The HillCenter· 13d ago

Collins calls for ad calling Jackson a 'creep' to be pulled

Ran by 5 outlets across the spectrum· NBC Boston, WTOP Washington DC, +1 more
NBC BostonCenter· 14d ago

Sen. Susan Collins calls for removal of radio ad attacking Democrat Troy Jackson as a ‘creep'

WTOP Washington DCCenter· 14d ago

Sen. Susan Collins calls for removal of radio ad attacking Democrat Troy Jackson as a ‘creep’

WDIO DuluthCenter· 14d ago

Sen. Susan Collins calls for removal of radio ad attacking Democrat Troy Jackson as a ‘creep’

Right

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Same wire story as other sides. No original Right take here.

MyNorthwestLean Right· 14d ago· ran in 2 outlets

Sen. Susan Collins calls for removal of ad attacking Democrat Troy Jackson as a ‘creep’