Susan Collins opens first lead over Troy Jackson in Maine Senate race

Susan Collins leads Troy Jackson 49 percent to 46 percent in an independent poll, though Maine’s Senate race remains tight.
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Maine voters see Susan Collins as an institution. They haven’t formed much of a view about her Democratic foe.

The lady shows up for work,” one focus group participant said of Collins, who is in a tough re-election battle with Democrat Troy Jackson.

Susan Collins tears into bribery allegations as new claims emerge during critical Senate battle

Maine Sen. Susan Collins dismissed the FBI bribery probe as a "political hit job," questioning convicted fraudster Martin Kao's credibility.

Collins Leads in Maine in Our New Poll. Is That an Outlier or an Omen?

There’s nothing more uncomfortable for a pollster than a result that stands out from the pack, but it doesn’t mean it should be dismissed.

Maine Dems hammer Collins over report of pay-to-play probe. The GOP senator calls it 'totally false'

Maine Democrats are calling for Republican Sen. Susan Collins to account for a report that alleged she was the target of a federal investigation over campaign contributions. Collins calls the

Maine Democrats lambaste Collins over report

Maine Democrats on Wednesday assailed U.S. Sen. Susan Collins over a news report that the FBI investigated how much she knew about illegal campaign contributions that sent one of her donors to prison.

Maine’s middle might be swinging to Susan Collins, NYT/Press Herald/Siena poll shows

Collins is picking up frustrated voters in the middle — those who are less enthusiastic and engaged, but who feel they know the leading Senate Republican well.

Susan Collins warns Trump on NIH grant plan as polls show tight Maine race

The Republican senator is pushing back on a reported Trump administration effort to increase political oversight of NIH grants.