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71% of Mainers Oppose Collins as 2026 Race Heats Up

4/26/2025

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A striking 71% of Mainers oppose Senator Susan Collins' reelection in 2026, according to a new University of New Hampshire survey. As speculation swirls around Governor Janet Mills potentially challenging her, the race is set to become Maine's priciest, with costs soaring between $400 million and $600 million.

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A striking 71% of Mainers oppose Senator Susan Collins' reelection in 2026, according to a new University of New Hampshire survey. As speculation swirls around Governor Janet Mills potentially challenging her, the race is set to become Maine's priciest, with costs soaring between $400 million and $600 million.