ME delegation power ranking
From high-stakes summits to UN assembly floors, the influence wielded by Middle Eastern delegations shapes everything from energy markets to global security. Diplomats, analysts, and armchair strategists all have their own take on who really holds the power at the table. Cast your vote and help settle where each delegation truly ranks.
What counts: Seeded from the congressional record and IJR coverage counts. The crowd decides from here.
The 2018 Kavanaugh floor speech remains the defining Collins moment — forty-five minutes that either saved or damned a Supreme Court seat, depending on who's counting, and cemented her as the Senate's most-courted swing vote for a generation. As Appropriations chair and the last of a dying breed of deal-cutting moderates, she's the delegation's Washington heavyweight, which is exactly why she tops this list even when Mainers grumble about her.},{"title":"Chellie Pingree","story":"placeholder
Party: RepublicanChamber: SenateIJR mentions: 1
added by IJRin 3 rankingsSusan Collins
105Maine's 1st District representative since 2009, Pingree has built a reputation as a steady progressive voice on agriculture, oceans, and appropriations, chairing key subcommittees that matter to her coastal district. Her long tenure and committee seniority generate a consistent, if not explosive, stream of congressional record mentions, making her a fixture rather than a headline-grabber in Maine delegation coverage. On this ranking she represents institutional durability over viral moments.
Party: DemocratChamber: HouseIJR mentions: 0
added by IJRChellie Pingree
86An independent who caucuses with Democrats, King has served as Maine's senior senator since 2013, carving out a niche on cybersecurity, intelligence, and energy policy while positioning himself as a bipartisan dealmaker. His statewide profile and Senate seat naturally amplify his coverage footprint compared to House colleagues, and his frequent media appearances on national security issues keep him prominent in the record. That combination of seniority, independence, and topical relevance places him near the top of this delegation ranking.
Party: IndependentChamber: SenateIJR mentions: 0
added by IJRAngus King
26Representing Maine's sprawling, rural 2nd District since 2019, Golden has become known for breaking with his own party on high-profile votes, including notable stances on gun policy and spending bills, which regularly draws outsized attention relative to a freshman-ish House seat. His willingness to buck leadership and his competitive swing district make him a frequent subject of political coverage tracking Maine's delegation dynamics. That friction and unpredictability are exactly why he ranks where he does here.
Party: DemocratChamber: HouseIJR mentions: 0
added by IJRJared Golden
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