NYTIMES (Beth Reinhard) - Troy Jackson, a Progressive Brawler, Tries to Flip a Senate Seat in Maine
Mr. Jackson landed in the race unexpectedly. Democrats are hoping he can unseat Susan Collins, a Republican, in their bid to retake the Senate.
YOUTUBE (CNN) - Maine Democrat faces fierce competition in GOP Sen. Susan Collins
CNN’s Manu Raju reports from Maine, where Democrats see a prime opportunity to unseat Republican Sen. Susan Collins amid President Trump’s unpopularity in the state. But Collins has overcome a difficult national political environment before, leaving Democrats wary that she could prevail again and defeat the party's nominee, Troy Jackson.
JUSTTHENEWS (Ben Whedon) - Joe Manchin endorses Susan Collins: 'Soul of the Senate'
Collins is fighting a tough reelection campaign against former Maine Senate President Troy Jackson in what is expected to be one of the most competitive races of the cycle.
NYTIMES (Michael Gold) - While Trump Goes Big in Dallas, Collins Goes Small in Maine to Save Her Seat
Senator Susan Collins, the only Republican seeking re-election in a state President Trump lost, steered clear of his convention as she distances herself from him and his record.
YOUTUBE (LiveNOW from FOX) - Midterm Mania: 5 Senate races that could tip balance of power
Republican strategist Angie Wong and Democratic strategist Emily Suttle-Braun join LiveNOW's Alexandra Goldberg for a deep dive into what five Senate races will shape the midterm elections in November. In Texas, Republican and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton faces Democrat and state Rep. James Talarico for the seat currently held by U.S. Sen. John Cornyn. Incumbent U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) is seeking a second term in Georgia. GOP Rep. Mike Collins has the endorsement of President Donald Trump in this hotly contested race. Michigan's open U.S. Senate seat is one of the most closely-watched races this election cycle. The seat is being left vacant by Gary Peters, who is retiring. Democrat Abdul El-Sayed is facing off against…
AMERICANALMANAC (Alan Benson) - Susan Collins draws viral attention for raising Democratic challenger's personal controversies on camera
Sen. Susan Collins went viral after mentioning on camera that her Democratic Senate challenger fathered two children with his second cousin, a remark she delivered while insisting she would not bring it up, drawing widespread reaction from political observers who called the move "stone cold." In a Politico interview that circulated widely on social media, […] The post Susan Collins draws viral attention for raising Democratic challenger's personal controversies on camera appeared first on American Almanac .
Sen. Susan Collins went viral after mentioning on camera that her Democratic Senate challenger fathered two children with his second cousin, a remark she delivered while insisting she would not bring it up, drawing widespread reaction from political observers who called the move "stone cold." In a Politico interview that circulated widely on social media, Collins addressed the personal controversies surrounding Troy Jackson, the former Maine Senate president who replaced a previous Democratic nominee on the ballot after that candidate dropped out amid a rape allegation. Collins told the interviewer she would not raise the issue of Jackson's family life, and then immediately did. "Well, I'm not going to bring up the fact that the mother…Open
YOUTUBE (The Hill) - Darializa Avila Chevalier RIPS Dems OPPOSING socialism (Plus: Hasan Piker TROLLS Joe Rogan) | RISING
Rising full episode 9/3/2026 0:00 Of course Darializa Avila Chevalier slams fellow Dems for denouncing socialism: Robby Soave | RISING 13:16 ‘His second cousin’: Susan Collins takes shot at Troy Jackson’s past relationship | RISING 22:02 ‘Ghetto’: Laura Loomer must be denounced for racist comments — Lindsey Granger | RISING 34:25 Joe Rogan goes full socialism?! | RISING 44:06 Apple updates Maps to show Lake America | RISING About Rising: Rising is a weekday morning show with bipartisan hosts that breaks the mold of morning TV by taking viewers inside the halls of Washington power like never before. The show leans into the day's political cycle with cutting edge analysis from DC insiders who can predict what is going to happen.…
YOUTUBE (The Hill) - ‘His SECOND COUSIN’: Susan Collins TAKES SHOT at Troy Jackson’s past RELATIONSHIP | RISING
OPINION: Maine Senate candidates Troy Jackson and Susan Collins are both taking shots at each other as Election Day draws nearer. #Maine #TroyJackson #SusanCollins About Rising: Rising is a weekday morning show with bipartisan hosts that breaks the mold of morning TV by taking viewers inside the halls of Washington power like never before. The show leans into the day's political cycle with cutting edge analysis from DC insiders who can predict what is going to happen. It also sets the day's political agenda by breaking exclusive news with a team of scoop-driven reporters and demanding answers during interviews with the country's most important political newsmakers. Follow Rising on social media: Website: Hill.TV Facebook:…
REDSTATE (RedState) - You Go, Girl: Susan Collins Has a 'From the Top Rope' Moment in Interview on Troy Jackson
YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - Susan Collins SLAMS Troy Jackson as 'a Democratic Socialist' as Senate race tightens
POLITICO’s Jonathan Martin joins Morning Joe to discuss the latest episode of his podcast, “On the Road with Jonathan Martin,” where he sat down with Republican Senator Susan Collins of Maine to discuss her race against Democrat Troy Jackson. The Morning Joe panel also break down discusses how Collins also faces a challenge from President Trump’s trade war with Canada and how that might affect the race.