Collins Warns Maine Could Lose Federal Funding if Jackson Wins, as Poll Shows 49%-47% Race
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Updated · Fox News · Oct 15
Collins Warns Maine Could Lose Federal Funding if Jackson Wins, as Poll Shows 49%-47% Race
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Oct 15
Summary
Susan Collins said Maine would lose "virtually all" targeted federal funding if Democrat Troy Jackson unseats her, arguing her clout as Senate Appropriations Committee chair is critical to the state.
A Suffolk University poll released before Thursday's final debate put Jackson ahead 49%-47%, a margin within the error range and the latest sign the Maine Senate race is effectively tied.
Collins used a new Fraternal Order of Police endorsement to bolster her case, citing $46 million she says she secured for police and sheriff departments across Maine.
Jackson has framed the race around costs and Trump, accusing Collins of failing to shield Mainers from higher energy, food and housing prices and tying her to the president despite her occasional breaks with him.
The contest is a top Democratic pickup chance in a blue-leaning state Trump lost in 2024, though Collins has survived past close races and won re-election by nearly 9 points in 2020.