UNH Poll Shows Tight Race Between Troy Jackson and Susan Collins for Maine Senate Seat
A recent University of New Hampshire poll indicates that former Maine Senate President Troy Jackson (D) is slightly ahead of incumbent Sen. Susan Collins (R) in a hypothetical U.S. Senate race in Maine.
Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, July 22, 2026 — A recent poll conducted by the University of New Hampshire suggests a close contest in a hypothetical U.S. Senate race in Maine, with former Maine Senate President Troy Jackson, a Democrat, holding a slight lead over the incumbent Republican Senator Susan Collins.
The University of New Hampshire’s polling data indicates that Jackson is currently positioned ahead of Collins in this hypothetical electoral scenario. Specific details regarding the margin of this lead, the poll’s methodology, sample size, and the dates of data collection were not provided in the summary.
Senator Susan Collins, a Republican, is the incumbent representing Maine in the U.S. Senate. Troy Jackson previously served as the President of the Maine Senate. The summary does not specify when this hypothetical election might take place, nor does it detail the potential platforms or key issues that might differentiate the candidates in such a race.
Further information, such as the full results of the University of New Hampshire poll, including voter demographics and potential voter turnout, was not available. The names of any other potential candidates, third-party contenders, or the timeline for the next U.S. Senate election in Maine were also not included in the provided summary. The specific polling firm or department within the University of New Hampshire responsible for conducting this poll was not identified.
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