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Jackson Leads Collins in Poll, Faces Anger-Issue Criticism

7/22/2026

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Jackson Leads Poll

Troy Jackson leads a poll against Republican U.S. Senator Susan Collins for Maine’s U.S. Senate seat.
A University of New Hampshire Survey Center poll of 1,236 Mainers (July 15-20) shows Jackson 49%, Collins 46%, 5% undecided, ±2.8% margin.
Jackson secured the Democratic nomination at Bangor convention Saturday after his delegates were elected, prompting Shah, Bellows and Wood to suspend their campaigns.
37% of voters view Jackson favorably versus 35% for Collins.

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Jackson Bottle Scandal

Five years ago, state Senate president Troy Jackson threw a plastic bottle at a capitol meeting, frightening a female lawmaker who said it led her to skip reelection.
Citing state senator Mark Lawrence, Troy Jackson’s campaign said the bottle missed everyone and later issued a Democratic caucus apology that allies called insufficient.
Democrats say Troy Jackson must address his “anger issues” and broaden leadership beyond “the bros” before the election.

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Jackson Leads Poll

Troy Jackson leads a poll against Republican U.S. Senator Susan Collins for Maine’s U.S. Senate seat.
A University of New Hampshire Survey Center poll of 1,236 Mainers (July 15-20) shows Jackson 49%, Collins 46%, 5% undecided, ±2.8% margin.
Jackson secured the Democratic nomination at Bangor convention Saturday after his delegates were elected, prompting Shah, Bellows and Wood to suspend their campaigns.
37% of voters view Jackson favorably versus 35% for Collins.

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