First Democrat files to challenge Sen. Susan Collins

Challengers to Susan Collins' Senate seat announced
The first group of challengers to Susan Collins’ Senate seat in 2026 have been announced. The first is Natasha Alcala, a Democrat from Madawaska. According to the Sun Journal, Alcala is running to help Maine get more infrastructure funding from the government,
Senator Susan Collins’ Betrayal of Maine Demands Accountability
I sent this as an op-ed to the Portland Press Herald but have no delusion they will ACK it or post even a small part of it. As a longtime Mainer and independent voter, I have watched Senator Susan Collins’ career with cautious optimism,
First Democratic challenger to Sen. Susan Collins emerges
In her unsuccessful bid to become one of the Maine Democratic Party’s delegates to last year’s national convention, she told party officials she was running “to help Maine get more infrastructure funding from the government.
Growing field: First Democrat files to challenge Sen. Susan Collins
The field in the race for Sen. Susan Collins' seat in the U.S. Senate continues to grow in what is expected to be a closely watched race across the country.
Sen. Susan Collins vows to fight medical research cuts
Sen. Susan Collins vowed on Thursday to fight cutbacks to National Institutes of Health research grants, saying she will personally lobby the Trump administration and is helping to form a broad coalition in an attempt to reverse the funding caps.
Susan Collins nailed it regarding Donald Trump: Letters
Maine U.S. Sen. Susan Collins nailed it in her assessment of President Donald Trump. Readers weigh in on many issues in today ...
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Susan Collins’ reelection bid already shaping up to be a pivotal — and very expensive — race
One national political forecaster says the 2026 race will likely be a toss-up, but for now, Maine's senior senator looks to ...
Sen. Collins calls out Trump administration for 'indiscriminate' firings
Sen. Collins is breaking ranks with many in her party by criticizing the cuts across several federal agencies.
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Susan Collins vows to oppose Trump FBI director nominee Kash Patel ahead of critical vote
Moderate GOP Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, revealed she will not back President Donald Trump's nominee to be director of ...
Maine senators react to recent Togus VA Medical Center firings
Senator Susan Collins and Senator Angus King reacted to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs dismissal of more than ...
Some Congress members push back against spending cuts in Maine
More members of Congress are pushing back, with billions of tax dollars, thousands of federal jobs, and a wider impact on the ...
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Rep. Chellie Pingree, Maine Women of the Year honoree, fights for the environment
In recognition of her leadership in environmental and agricultural issues and her long history of serving the people of Maine ...