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Republican PAC Bets $42M on Collins' Senate Re-election

1/21/2026

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A Republican super PAC is investing $42 million to back Senator Susan Collins (R-Maine) for a sixth term.
The Senate Leadership Fund said nearly $37 million will fund advertising starting in August.
The Senate Leadership Fund's executive director praised Collins for her legislative achievements.
Collins faces Democratic challengers, including Gov. Janet Mills and Graham Platner.
Her popularity has declined since U.S. President Donald Trump took office.

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A Republican super PAC is investing $42 million to back Senator Susan Collins (R-Maine) for a sixth term.
The Senate Leadership Fund said nearly $37 million will fund advertising starting in August.
The Senate Leadership Fund's executive director praised Collins for her legislative achievements.
Collins faces Democratic challengers, including Gov. Janet Mills and Graham Platner.
Her popularity has declined since U.S. President Donald Trump took office.