Susan Collins Chances of Losing to Democrats in Maine Senate Race—New Poll

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A new poll revealed Republican Senator Susan Collins ’ chances of losing to Democratic candidates Graham Platner and Governor Janet Mills in Maine's U.S. Senate race. Newsweek reached out to each campaign for comment via email. Maine’s Senate race is expected to be among the most competitive of the 2026 midterm elections . Maine generally leans toward Democrats—former Vice President Kamala Harris carried it by seven points in 2024—but Collins has long been popular among Pine Tree State voters,