‘Not exactly his favorite senator’: Susan Collins distances herself from Trump in Maine debate
Senator Susan Collins distanced herself from President Donald Trump during a televised debate with Democratic challenger Troy Jackson in Maine. Collins emphasized her independent voting record, including opposing the Iran war and Canadian tariffs, while Jackson criticized her as a Trump loyalist. The race remains competitive in a state that has historically favored Democratic presidential candidates.
- ▪Collins stated she voted with President Biden more than 90% of the time and voted against her own party more than any other senator.
- ▪Jackson accused Collins of being a Trump loyalist who voted with the president 96% of the time and highlighted her support for Brett Kavanaugh.
- ▪Collins described the war with Iran as not well thought out and identified herself as the most outspoken opponent of tariffs on Canada.
- ▪Maine has voted for Democratic presidential candidates in every election since 1992 and has not been won by Trump in any of his campaigns.
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Susan Collins and Troy Jackson are vying for the Senate seat in Maine. Photograph: APView image in fullscreenSusan Collins and Troy Jackson are vying for the Senate seat in Maine. Photograph: APUS Senate‘Not exactly his favorite senator’: Susan Collins distances herself from Trump in Maine debateRepublican challenged by Democrat Troy Jackson in critical Senate race says she opposes Iran war and Canada tariffsRobert Tait in WashingtonTue 6 Oct 2026 21.43 EDTLast modified on Tue 6 Oct 2026 21.44 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleSusan Collins, the Republican senator for Maine, pointedly distanced herself from Donald Trump in a televised debate with Democratic challenger Troy Jackson on Tuesday, as she sought to present an image of independence in a state that has voted against Trump…
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