Primary: Jun 9, 2026
In Maine, unseating Republican Senator Susan Collins is the major story. Often criticized for claiming independence while voting consistently with the Trump administration, Collins faces a competitive race. Democratic contender Troy Dale Jackson posted a strong showing after disgraced candidate Graham Platner withdrew from the race. Jackson served for eight years in the Maine State Senate. Having worked as a self-employed logger, he is running on a populist platform, saying he will fight for working people, not the rich and powerful.
This U.S. Senate seat is the only one that Republicans are defending in a state that Kamala Harris won in the 2024 presidential election, having defeated Trump 52.4% to 45.5%. This, and the fact that Collins has consistently waffled, speaking one way and voting the opposite, has given a boost to Democratic chances of flipping the seat.
● Maine Governor Janet Mills is retiring due to constitutional term limits, as she is ineligible to run for a third consecutive four-year term. Polls show that Hannah Pingree (D) has an edge over Bobby Charles, and the race is rated safe Democratic by Cook Political Report.
● Maine’s 2nd Congressional District is one to watch since incumbent Democrat Jared Golden is not seeking reelection.
● ME-02 remains highly competitive: Golden narrowly won reelection in 2024, 50.35% to 49.65%. The district has voted for Donald Trump in the last three presidential elections, making it one of the few districts to support Trump while electing a Democrat to the House.
● Maine’s economy is struggling due to tariffs and declining cross-border tourism, with key industries such as lobster fishing and other fisheries reporting growing anxiety.
● Recent ICE activity, including “Operation Catch of the Day,” has raised concern in communities across the state.
● Healthcare access is under significant strain due to provisions in the “One Big, Beautiful Bill.” Medicaid cuts threaten hospitals, school programs, and nursing homes.
| State | Incumbent | Partisan Lean | Cook Rating | Votehub Rating | Primary Date | Democratic Candidate | $ Raised (Dem) | Republican Candidate | $ Raised (Rep) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa | Iowa | OPEN - (Joni Ernst (R)) | R+6 | Lean R ↑ | 66.3% (R) | Lean R | 2-Jun-26 | Josh Turek | S6IA00298 | $6,276,527 | Ashley Hinson | S6IA00314 | $10,217,845 |
| Michigan | Michigan | OPEN -- (Gary Peters (D)) | R+0 | Tossup | 63.0% (D) | Tossup | 4-Aug-26 | Abdul El-Sayed | S6MI00418 | $14,528,336 | Mike Rogers | S4MI00595 | $10,898,177 |
| New Hampshire | New Hampshire | OPEN -- (Jeanne Shaheen (D)) | D+2 | Lean D | 88.9% (D) | Lean D | 8-Sep-26 | ||||||
| North Carolina | North Carolina | OPEN -- (Thom Tillis (R)) | R+1 | Lean D | 89.3% (D) | Tossup | 3-Mar-26 | Roy Cooper | S6NC00407 | $34,975,789 | Michael Whatley | S6NC00415 | $11,272,504 |
| Alaska | Alaska | Dan Sullivan (R) | R+6 | Toss Up | 51.6% (D) | Lean R | 18-Aug-26 | Mary Peltola | S6AK00276 | $15,575,539 | Dan Sullivan | S4AK00214 | $11,100,596 |
| Georgia | Georgia | Jon Ossoff (D) | R+1 | Lean D | 92.2% (D) | Lean D | 19-May-26 | Jon Ossoff | S8GA00180 | $97,986,263 | Mike Collins | S6GA00390 | $7,409,350 |
| Maine | Maine | Susan Collins (R) | D+4 | Tossup | 63.2% (D) | Tossup | 9-Jun-26 | Troy Jackson | S6ME00464 | $0 | Susan Collins | S6ME00159 | $18,930,078 |
| Ohio | Ohio | Jon Husted (R) | R+5 | Toss Up | 51.1% (D) | Lean R | 5-May-26 | Sherrod Brown | S6OH00163 | $38,566,234 | Jon Husted | S6OH00304 | $14,360,028 |
| Texas | Texas | John Cornyn (R) | R+6 | Lean R | 51.7% (R) | Lean R | 3-Mar-26 | James Talarico | S6TX00479 | $68,555,930 | Ken Paxton | S6TX00388 | $9,248,699 |
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