Susan Collins tied with Troy Jackson in Maine Senate race, new CBS News poll shows

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A new CBS News poll indicates that Democrat Troy Jackson and Republican incumbent Senator Susan Collins are tied in the race for the U.S. Senate seat from Maine. Zachary Donnini, who heads data science at VoteHub, provides analysis on this development in an interview. The article does not provide specific date or polling numbers but focuses on the current tie status of the candidates.

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A new CBS News poll indicates that the Maine Senate race between Republican incumbent Senator Susan Collins and Democratic challenger Troy Jackson is a dead heat, with voters split on whether to focus on state or national issues. In this Democratic-leaning state, Collins retains support from a significant portion of Democrats while also attracting voters who disapprove of President Trump. She leads slightly in her ability to secure federal funding for Maine. However, Troy Jackson gains backing from those opposing tariffs and seeking change over experience. With 10% of voters undecided, the race remains closely contested ahead of the election.

Written for “Maine Senate Race Polls” on 2026-11-02, grounded in this article and the 2 other(s) covering the same event.

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Susan Collins tied with Troy Jackson in Maine Senate race, new CBS News poll shows

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