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'I'm running': Maine's Susan Collins launches campaign for a 6th U.S. Senate term

Collins announced she is seeking a sixth Senate term and made the case for her record of bipartisan work.

'I'm running': Maine's Susan Collins launches campaign for a 6th U.S. Senate term
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Susan Collins announced she is running for a sixth U.S. Senate term, presenting herself as an experienced bipartisan dealmaker. The campaign begins amid a competitive race, Democratic criticism of her record and support from Republican leaders.

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Susan M. Collins
R · ME · SEN

Maine senator announcing a campaign for reelection

PRIMARY SUBJECT

President whose criticism of Collins is discussed

Former president mentioned in comparison with Maine’s 2020 presidential vote

Bernie Sanders
I · VT · SEN

Senator backing Platner in the Democratic primary

Former Maine Senate candidate who lost to Collins in 2020

John Thune
R · SD · SEN

Senate majority leader who praised Collins

Chuck Schumer
D · NY · SEN

Senate minority leader who prefers Mills in the Democratic primary

J.D. Vance
Former U.S. Senator (R-OH)

Vice president who broke a Senate tie on the bill

Tim Scott
R · SC · SEN

Senator who praised Collins

Democratic Senate candidate criticizing Collins

Maine governor and Democratic Senate candidate who criticized Collins

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Susan Collins Announces Reelection Bid

Outlets report that Susan Collins announced she will seek a sixth Senate term in 2026; coverage describes a competitive Maine race that could affect control of the Senate. Center outlets mostly emphasize the campaign, its challengers and the race’s stakes, with some highlighting Collins’s experience and independence. Right-leaning outlets also note the competitive race, but give more weight to Republican control and Collins’s position within her party amid support from Republicans and criticism from Trump.

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