A new poll shows that a strong majority of Mainers believe Senator Susan Collins should not be re-elected in 2026, signaling major trouble for the long-time Republican incumbent.
Key Facts:
- 71% of Maine voters said Senator Susan Collins should not receive another term, while only 21% support her re-election.
- Opposition includes 84% of Democrats, 67% of independents, and 57% of Republicans.
- Governor Janet Mills, Rep. Chellie Pingree, and Rep. Jared Golden are potential Democratic contenders for the seat.
- Among 2024 Trump voters, 60% oppose Collins’ re-election; among Fox News viewers, 59% agree.
- Collins has repeatedly broken with Trump’s agenda, voting against nominees and opposing tariffs.
The Rest of The Story:
Senator Susan Collins, who has served since 1996, faces overwhelming opposition from her constituents according to the University of New Hampshire’s latest poll.
Majorities across nearly all political and income groups say it’s time for her to step aside.
Even among Republicans, more than half do not want her back.
The poll also shows mixed feelings about who should run for her seat.
While 40% expressed interest in seeing Governor Janet Mills run, a larger number said no.
Other Democrats like Rep. Chellie Pingree and Rep. Jared Golden also received minority support.
Collins’ troubles appear tied to her repeated clashes with former President Trump’s agenda.
She opposed nominees like Kash Patel for FBI Director and Pete Hegseth for Secretary of Defense, citing concerns over experience and past statements.
She also voted with Democrats to repeal Trump-era tariffs on Canada, alienating many conservative voters.
Commentary:
Senator Collins has been a major frustration for those who supported President Trump’s vision.
Time after time, she chose to side with Democrats or oppose Trump’s priorities, undermining efforts to reshape the federal government and strengthen American industry.
While many would be pleased to see her leave the Senate, the reality is sobering.
Maine leans increasingly leftward, and Collins’ unique ability to win in a blue state was a rare advantage for Republicans.
Losing her seat likely means replacing her with a full-throated progressive who will rubber-stamp far-left policies.
It’s clear Collins’ political days are numbered.
Poll numbers this bad, especially among your own party, are nearly impossible to recover from.
Barring a major shift, 2026 will likely be the end of her Senate career.
Still, while Collins often obstructed key conservative reforms, her eventual replacement could be far worse.
A Democrat senator from Maine would reliably back tax hikes, radical environmental regulations, open borders, and other dangerous policies.
In the end, Collins’ career serves as a warning: pleasing the left does not guarantee survival, and abandoning your base only makes your fall faster and harder.
The Bottom Line:
Senator Susan Collins is facing overwhelming opposition across Maine, even from traditional Republican voters.
Her history of breaking with Trump and opposing key nominees has left her isolated.
If trends hold, 2026 may mark the end of Collins’ long Senate career, but her departure could open the door to an even more progressive replacement.
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