As Maine Republican Susan Collins seeks a sixth Senate term in the November 3 election, her 2018 vote to confirm Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court faces renewed scrutiny from voters. The election is her first on the ballot since the Court's 2022 ruling overturning Roe v. Wade, which banned abortion in much of the country.
As of 2026-09-24, weeks before the election, Senator Susan Collins of Maine faced scrutiny over her relationship with Scott Reed, a longtime Washington lobbyist who leads a super PAC backing her campaign.
On 24–26 September 2026, a New York Times/Siena poll showed Sen. Susan Collins leading Democrat Troy Jackson by 3 points in Maine. Democrat Aftab El-Sayed led polls in the Michigan Senate race as of 26 September.
Maine Democrats on September 23, 2026, challenged Republican Senator Susan Collins regarding an FBI investigation into alleged illegal campaign contributions. Collins denied the report as "completely false".
Progressive activist Troy Jackson entered the 2026 race unexpectedly on September 20 to challenge Republican Senator Susan Collins in Maine. Democrats view him as a key candidate to help retake the Senate.
Senator Susan Collins of Maine, the only Republican seeking re-election in a state President Trump lost, distanced herself from Trump by avoiding his convention as of September 10, 2026. Her strategy emphasizes separation from the president and his record to protect her political standing.