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Maine Senate race tightens

published 10/2/2026 fetched 10/3/2026 history →

A new CBS News poll shows Democrat Troy Jackson tied with Republican Sen. Susan Collins in Maine’s U.S. Senate race. Jackson is gaining support from those seeking change, while Collins is attracting some Trump disapprovers.

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What The Reports Agree On

  • ✓Democrat Troy Jackson and Republican Sen. Susan Collins are tied in Maine’s U.S. Senate race
  • ✓Jackson is gaining support from those seeking change
  • ✓Collins is attracting some Trump disapprovers
  • ✓The poll shows a split in voters’ focus between state and national issues

Editorial Positioning

CBS News +0.0The report presents both sides’ positions equally

Source Reports

CBS News US +0.0 10/2/2026
Susan Collins tied with Troy Jackson in Maine Senate race, new CBS News poll shows
Democrat Troy Jackson has pulled into a tie with Republican Sen. Susan Collins in Maine's battle for U.S. Senate. Zachary Donnini, head of data science at VoteHub, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
CBS News US +0.0 10/2/2026
CBS News poll finds voters split on state v. national focus in Maine Senate race
Troy Jackson is boosted by those looking for change, while Collins peels off some Trump disapprovers.

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