Susan M. Collins

Susan M. Collins is trailing Jackson by 0.7 points. Crosstab's forecast gives Collins a 42% chance to win.

Health care

Says the health care system needs substantial reform, citing costs and provider shortages.

“There is no question that our nation’s health care system requires substantial reform.” Source

Rural health

Supports programs expanding health care access, especially in rural areas.

“Throughout my time in the Senate, I have consistently supported programs to improve and expand access to the health care system, particularly for citizens living in rural areas.” Source

Drug prices

Says she has worked to lower prescription drug costs, including a bipartisan investigation.

“I have also championed efforts to lower the cost of prescription drugs and launched the Senate’s first bipartisan investigation into the causes, impacts, and potential solutions to these egregious price increases.” Source

Medical research

Founded the Senate Diabetes Caucus and backs more research funding.

“In 1997, I founded the Senate Diabetes Caucus and have led the effort to more than triple federal funding for diabetes research.” Source

Jobs and training

Supports expanding workforce training for good-paying jobs.

“I believe that expanding access to robust workforce training is essential to give people the opportunity to gain the skills they need to secure good-paying jobs and forge promising new career paths.” Source

Taxes and trade

Supports tax relief for families and businesses, less regulation, and fair trade policies.

“I have also authored and supported legislation to provide tax relief for families and job creators, cut bureaucratic red tape, and promote fair trade policies that allow Maine workers and business to compete on a level playing field in the 21st century economy.” Source

In the candidate's own words, from her official Senate website (her campaign site, susancollins.com, has no issues page); every quote checked word for word.

Is Susan M. Collins leading in the polls?

Susan M. Collins is trailing Jackson by 0.7 points in the Crosstab average for the 2026 Maine Senate race, at 46.7% (updated Sep 28, 2026).

What are Susan M. Collins's chances of winning?

Crosstab's forecast gives Susan M. Collins a 42% chance of winning the Maine Senate race.

What party is Susan M. Collins?

Susan M. Collins is a Republican, U.S. Senator from Maine since 1997.