Susan Collins Gets Big Update From Maine Poll

A Major Shift

📊 Polling Results (Feb 24 2026)

A new University of New Hampshire “Pine Tree State Poll” shows a significant swing in voter preferences if the general election were held today:

Graham Platner (D) leads Susan Collins (R) 49 % to 38 % in a hypothetical matchup.

By contrast with Gov. Janet Mills (D), Collins is virtually tied — 40 % to 41 % — showing much closer margins.

Platner also holds a commanding 64 % vs. 26 % lead over Mills among Democratic primary voters.

Takeaway: This poll, conducted mid-February, suggests Collins — long viewed as a politically resilient incumbent — is trailing when matched against a specific Democratic challenger (Platner) well before the primary.

2. Why This Poll Matters So Much

🗳️ A New Dynamic in Maine Politics

Maine’s Senate race for 2026 has become one of the most closely watched in the country because:

Collins is seeking a sixth term, something rare and historically difficult to defend.