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Marist Poll Shows Troy Jackson Leading Susan Collins 51-47

By Drooid · Oct 8, 2026, 6:15 PM UTC · How we work

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Democratic nominee Troy Jackson is challenging Republican incumbent Susan Collins in Maine’s U.S. Senate race.
Jackson reported $147,900 self-employment income, including $90,000 from the International Association of Machinists.
Collins earned a $174,000 salary and reported up to $10.1 million in assets for 2025.
A Marist Poll gave Jackson a 51% to 47% lead over Collins, 3.8-point margin.
Jackson held nearly 50 campaign events, including four town halls, between Aug. 1 and mid-September.

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Story summary

Democratic nominee Troy Jackson is challenging Republican incumbent Susan Collins in Maine’s U.S. Senate race.
Jackson reported $147,900 self-employment income, including $90,000 from the International Association of Machinists.
Collins earned a $174,000 salary and reported up to $10.1 million in assets for 2025.
A Marist Poll gave Jackson a 51% to 47% lead over Collins, 3.8-point margin.
Jackson held nearly 50 campaign events, including four town halls, between Aug. 1 and mid-September.