Susan Collins leads Troy Jackson by 3 points in Maine U.S. Senate race poll

A New York Times/Portland Press Herald/Siena College poll released on September 24, 2026, shows Republican Senator Susan Collins leading Democratic challenger Troy Jackson by three points, 49% to 46%, in Maine's U.S. Senate race. The survey of 619 registered voters, conducted from September 15 to 22, is the first independent poll to give Collins a lead since Jackson became the nominee. The race remains highly competitive, as the lead falls within the margin of error. The poll also found that 55% of respondents want Democrats to control the Senate, yet Collins is viewed favorably by 51%.