Polls Split in Maine Senate RacePolls Split in Maine Senate Race

Late-September polls show a close Maine Senate contest between Republican incumbent Susan Collins and Democratic nominee Troy Jackson, but they disagree over which candidate leads. Reported advantages are within the polls’ margins of error, and surveys differ on independent voters, crossover support and Collins’ favorability. Reporting about allegations involving Collins emerged near the end of the polling period; Collins denied wrongdoing, and its electoral effect is not yet clear.