Maine voters are in a negative mood this election season.Only 12% say their family is better off financially compared to two years ago, and more than 6 in 10 disapprove of President Donald Trump’s job performance, including 2 in 10 Republicans.FOX NEWS POLL: TEXAS SENATE RACE GALLOPING TOWARD A PHOTO FINISHA Fox News survey of Maine likely voters finds that mood weighs on Republican Sen.
Susan Collins, as 53% are concerned she votes with Trump too much.By contrast, 46% are concerned Democratic challenger Troy Jackson is too liberal.FOX NEWS POLL: GENDER GAP AND POCKETBOOK PAIN SHAPE OHIO SENATE RACEDespite those views, the horse race shows the candidates tied, with Jackson and Collins at 49% apiece.
All survey interviews were completed after the candidates’ Oct.15 debate.Collins, who first won her seat about three decades ago, is seeking a sixth term.
She’s the only GOP senator running for re-election this year from a state Trump lost in 2024 (by 7 points).In 2020, Collins won by nearly 9 points.Democrats view Maine as a must-win seat in their effort to take control of the Senate.
When voters are asked about control of the U.S.Senate, 53% prefer a Democratic-led Senate vs.
45% who want the Republicans to remain in charge.While almost all Jackson supporters want Democratic control (96%), Collins supporters are more divided: 89% want a GOP-led chamber, but 9% prefer Democratic leadership.Collins will need to overcome the energy on the left, as far more Democrats (79%) than Republicans (61%) say they are extremely interested in the election, which explains why Jackson is ahead by 16 points among that group.
He’s up by 4 points among those who say they are "certain" to vote, and also carries the one in five Mainers who have already cast a ballot by a decisive 40 points.On the other hand, a slim majority plans to vote on Election Day, and they favor Collins by 12 points."Collins is no stranger to outrunning her party, but Democrats hold an 18-point enthusi...