Federal
U.S. Senator
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 6 years
- Candidates
- 2
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: A U.S. senator votes on federal laws, confirms federal judges and cabinet members, and ratifies treaties; Maine elects two for six-year terms.
Ranked-choice voting: voters may rank the candidates. Troy D. Jackson was nominated by the Democratic Party on July 27, 2026 to replace primary winner Graham C. Platner, who withdrew on July 10, 2026. Six declared write-in candidates filed for this office.
Taxes & budget
Troy D. JacksonDemocratic
- Supports raising taxes on billionaires and large corporations.
Susan M. CollinsRepublican
- Secured nearly $1.5 billion in Maine community project funding.
Economy & jobs
Troy D. JacksonDemocratic
No documented position found.
Susan M. CollinsRepublican
- Authored the Paycheck Protection Program for small businesses.
Health & human services
Troy D. JacksonDemocratic
- Supports Medicare for All at the national level.
Susan M. CollinsRepublican
- Supports making Medicare telehealth flexibilities permanent.
- Secured a $100 million increase for Alzheimer’s research.
- Authored the Social Security Fairness Act, signed in 2025.
Government & transparency
Troy D. JacksonDemocratic
- Supports banning members of Congress from trading stock.
- Supports overturning Citizens United to limit dark money.
- Pledges to protect voting and organizing rights.
- Opposes requiring photo ID to vote.
Susan M. CollinsRepublican
No documented position found.
Courts & justice
Troy D. JacksonDemocratic
- Supports federal civil rights protections for LGBTQ+ people.
Susan M. CollinsRepublican
No documented position found.
Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 5 issues covered in this race.