Another poll shows Gideon with a 5-percentage-point lead over Collins

A survey of 500 likely Maine voters in the U.S. Senate race by Suffolk University found 46% support for Sara Gideon, with 41% favoring Susan Collins.

Trump attacks Collins over Supreme Court nomination timeline

Speaking on Fox News, the president said Maine's Republican senator is ‘very badly hurt’ by suggesting the winner of the presidential election should decide on Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's successor.

Collins opposes replacing Ginsburg before November

Maine's senior senator says the Senate may begin the process of reviewing President Trump's nominee to replace Ruth Bader Ginsburg, but a vote shouldn't take place before the election.

Poll shows Democrats including Gideon and Biden ahead in Maine

The survey by the New York Times and Siena College showed Democrat Sara Gideon up 5 points in the U.S. Senate race and Biden up 17 points in the presidential race.

William Cohen: Seasoned, trustworthy Susan Collins deserves re-election to U.S. Senate

Sara Gideon’s use of misleading claims about Sen. Collins is a Trump-style tactic that is inconsistent with the character required in a senator.

Ad accusing Gideon of accepting fundraising ‘bribe’ leaves out context

The television ad released Wednesday by the National Republican Senatorial Committee also attacks the Democratic U.S. Senate candidate for her criticism of the Paycheck Protection Program.

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Out-of-state donors fund advertising flood in Maine Senate campaign

The campaigns of both Sen. Susan Collins and Democrat Sara Gideon are heavily reliant on out-of-state donors but are also spending the vast majority of their contributions outside of Maine.

Bill Nemitz: It’s now official – Donald Trump owns Maine Sen. Susan Collins

The Republican incumbent's refusal to answer 'the question' betrays her fear of a president gone rogue.

Lively U.S. Senate debate puts front-runners Collins and Gideon on the hot seat

In one of the nation's most closely watched races, the candidates challenge one another on health care, racial inequality, judicial nominations and dark money in politics. You can watch it here.