Collins Labels Troy Jackson a Socialist as UNH Poll Shows Her Trailing 49%-46%
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Updated · WGME · Jul 23
Collins Labels Troy Jackson a Socialist as UNH Poll Shows Her Trailing 49%-46%
3 articles · Updated · WGME · Jul 23
Summary
Susan Collins said likely Democratic challenger Troy Jackson is a "Bernie Bro" and "Socialist" when pressed by a CNN reporter on Capitol Hill.
Collins initially declined to discuss politics in a federal building, but then acknowledged Jackson will likely be the Democratic nominee and pointed to his role leading Bernie Sanders' presidential campaign in Maine.
A University of New Hampshire poll released Tuesday put Jackson ahead of Collins by 3 points, 49% to 46%, giving fresh edge to an already sharpening 2026 Senate contest.
Collins said she has known Jackson for years and noted both are from northern Maine, underscoring that the race is taking shape between two well-known figures in the state.