Maine U.S. Senate election, 2026
Candidates, November 3 election information, independent research links and where to find verified results. This is a candidate and context guide, not an endorsement or a prediction.
Susan Collins (R) vs. Troy Jackson (D)
General election · Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Susan Collins
Republican nominee
Troy Jackson
Democratic nominee
Ballot and race notes
Susan Collins is the incumbent. Troy Jackson became the Democratic nominee at the July 25 party convention after the original nominee withdrew.
Sources and useful links
Candidate lineup verified October 26, 2026. Local election offices, not our site, decide registration, voting eligibility and certify election results.
Candidate and race details (source) →
Official voting and ballot information →
What to watch
Look for the first unofficial returns after polls close, where the votes are coming from, and whether a named decision desk has actually projected a winner. A projected winner and an official certified result are different things.
How certification works: U.S. Election Assistance Commission.
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