Susan Collins Confirms 2026 Reelection Bid for Critical Maine Senate Seat

Augusta, Tuesday, 10 February 2026.
Senator Susan Collins officially announced her campaign for a sixth term on Tuesday, setting the stage for one of the nation’s most competitive Senate races. While Democrats view the Maine seat as essential for a majority, Collins enters the fray with a formidable $8 million war chest—dwarfing the combined funds of challengers Governor Janet Mills and Graham Platner. The moderate Republican must now navigate a polarized landscape, balancing her centrist brand against friction with the Trump administration and a mobilized Democratic electorate.