The Aporia · Susan Collins and Troy Jackson tied in new poll as Jeffries praises Democrats' midterm prospects

A recent CBS News and YouGov poll indicates that Senator Susan Collins, the Republican incumbent from Maine, is tied with her Democratic challenger Troy Jackson in a closely watched Senate race. The poll reflects an evenly divided electorate ahead of the midterm elections, with both candidates receiving nearly identical levels of support.

Written locally by qwen2.5:14b on 2026-10-06, using this article's own text rather than the other coverage of the same event (that is the story summary below).

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Story summary

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 2026-10-06, grounded in this article and the 2 other(s) covering the same event.

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