Jackson leads by 1.3 points in the Crosstab average of recent polls. Crosstab rates it Toss Up.
| Pollster | Date | Jackson | Collins |
|---|---|---|---|
| NY Times/Siena | Sep 24, 2026 | 46 | 49 |
| UNH | Sep 24, 2026 | 51 | 47 |
| UMass Lowell/YouGov | Sep 24, 2026 | 48 | 43 |
| Quantus Insights | Sep 16, 2026 | 46 | 47 |
A fifth-generation logger from Allagash in Aroostook County, Jackson worked in the woods before entering politics. He served 20 years in the Maine Legislature, including six as Senate President, and is the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate, replacing Graham Platner.
Collins leads Maine Senate race by 3 points: Survey
The Hill + 2 more · Sep 24, 2026
Maine Poll: Jackson Slightly Ahead in U.S. Senate Race
UMass Lowell (pollster release) + 1 more · Sep 26, 2026
Another new poll shows close Maine Senate race
Spectrum News Maine · Sep 25, 2026
Updated Sep 26, 2026. How Crosstab calculates averages and odds.