Maine Senate Poll Finds Collins, Jackson Tied

A Fox News poll found Republican Sen. Susan Collins and Democratic challenger Troy Jackson tied at 49% among likely Maine voters, underscoring a close race that could help determine control of the Senate. Collins faces headwinds from President Donald Trump’s unpopularity and voters’ concerns that she votes with him too often, while Democrats report greater enthusiasm and Jackson has a slight edge in some polling averages. Collins, however, has a long-standing personal connection with many voters and leads among independents and Election Day voters, giving her a potential path to victory despite the state’s preference for a Democratic-led Senate. Jackson has questioned why Collins is not winning by a wider margin, pointing to her long tenure and his short campaign, while some Bangor voters interviewed expressed confidence Collins would prevail.