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Collins Hits 10,000th Vote, Seeks Sixth Term, GOP Crucial

6/11/2026

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Collins cast her 10,000th consecutive Senate vote, a record as she seeks a sixth term.
She faces Democratic challenger Graham Platner in the 2026 Maine Senate race, while U.S. President Donald Trump has publicly criticized her for opposing his tax-cut package and helping block a $1.8 billion fund.
The National Republican Senatorial Committee says she has returned more than $1.5 billion to Maine, making her seat pivotal for GOP Senate control.

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Collins cast her 10,000th consecutive Senate vote, a record as she seeks a sixth term.
She faces Democratic challenger Graham Platner in the 2026 Maine Senate race, while U.S. President Donald Trump has publicly criticized her for opposing his tax-cut package and helping block a $1.8 billion fund.
The National Republican Senatorial Committee says she has returned more than $1.5 billion to Maine, making her seat pivotal for GOP Senate control.