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Collins Faces Record Disapproval Ahead of 2026 Campaign

7/21/2025

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Maine Senator Susan Collins is feeling the heat as her approval rating plummets, with a staggering 54% of Mainers disapproving of her performance—the worst in eight years. Despite the backlash, she remains undeterred, gearing up for a 2026 reelection campaign backed by robust fundraising, even as her opposition to Trump continues to alienate some supporters.

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Maine Senator Susan Collins is feeling the heat as her approval rating plummets, with a staggering 54% of Mainers disapproving of her performance—the worst in eight years. Despite the backlash, she remains undeterred, gearing up for a 2026 reelection campaign backed by robust fundraising, even as her opposition to Trump continues to alienate some supporters.