Best Platforms
Live Odds
Ground News·October 10, 2026
New Polling: Jackson Narrowly Leads Collins, Mainers Split on Senate Race
Latest Poll
The latest survey gives Jackson a four-point advantage among registered voters, while Collins remains competitive. The poll’s margin of error is 3.8 percentage points, meaning the race is statistically close.
Why It Matters
Jackson’s lead suggests Democrats have a credible path to defeating Collins, who has held the seat since 1997. Collins’s support among older voters remains a notable counterweight to Jackson’s overall advantage.
What Comes Next
The result follows the first general-election debate between Jackson and Collins. Both campaigns are likely to focus on turnout, party loyalty, and the candidates’ records as the November election approaches.