Maine voting guide

Susan Collins Republican, incumbent

Voted against advancing the Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act, a federal voting rights bill (January 2022). Source

Troy Jackson Democratic

Supports protecting the right to vote, overturning Citizens United, and getting 'dark money' out of politics. Source

Susan Collins Republican, incumbent

Voted for the First Step Act (2018), a bipartisan law that shortened some federal prison sentences. Source

Troy Jackson Democratic

Wrote a 2025 op-ed backing Maine's red flag law (Question 2). Led gun safety bills in the Legislature after the 2023 Lewiston shootings. Source

Susan Collins Republican, incumbent

Voted for the Laken Riley Act (2025), which requires immigration officials to detain immigrants charged with theft and certain other crimes. Source

Troy Jackson Democratic

Supports dismantling and abolishing ICE. Source

Susan Collins Republican, incumbent

Has described herself as pro-choice. In 2022, introduced a bill with Sen. Lisa Murkowski to write Roe v. Wade protections into federal law. Source

Troy Jackson Democratic

Supports Medicare for All, lower prescription drug costs, and a federal right to abortion. Source

Susan Collins Republican, incumbent

Voted against the 2025 tax and spending law (H.R. 1), which passed the Senate 50-50 with the Vice President breaking the tie. Source

Troy Jackson Democratic

Supports raising taxes on billionaires and large corporations and cutting taxes for working-class people. Source

Troy Jackson Democratic

Supports protecting the right to organize. Former logger and labor organizer; says he protected union jobs in the Legislature. Source

Susan Collins Republican, incumbent

Voted against confirming Betsy DeVos as U.S. Education Secretary (2017). Source

Troy Jackson Democratic

Says he helped pass universal free school meals in Maine as a legislator. Source

Susan Collins Republican, incumbent

Was the only Republican cosponsor of the Equality Act, an LGBTQ anti-discrimination bill, in 2019. Stopped cosponsoring it in 2021. Source

Troy Jackson Democratic

Supports comprehensive civil rights legislation protecting LGBTQ+ people from discrimination. Source

Susan Collins Republican, incumbent

Was the only Republican senator to vote against confirming Scott Pruitt to lead the EPA (2017). Source

Susan Collins Republican, incumbent

Voted against the 2025 rescissions bill that canceled federal funding for public broadcasting. Source

Rick Bennett Independent

Supports requiring full disclosure of the original source of large campaign contributions to close 'dark money' loopholes. Source

Bobby Charles Republican

Was recorded saying he would ask for ICE agents and U.S. Marshals to be at polling places. Source

Rick Bennett Independent

Has perfect ratings from the NRA and Sportsman's Alliance. Says he would enforce Maine's red flag law and the 72-hour gun waiting period if it survives in court. Source

Bobby Charles Republican

Endorsed by the NRA. Opposes Maine's red flag law and 72-hour waiting period. Pledges to target drug cartels and expand addiction services. Source

Hannah Pingree Democratic

Supports Maine's red flag law and the 72-hour gun waiting period. Endorsed by the Maine Gun Safety Coalition. Source

Rick Bennett Independent

As a state senator in 2025, voted for a bill limiting how local police can cooperate with ICE. Source

Bobby Charles Republican

Opposes Maine's new law limiting local police cooperation with ICE. Calls himself pro-immigrant and has said there should be body cameras on immigration agents. Source

Bobby Charles Republican

Has said Maine should not provide free health care to non-citizens, and wants to investigate and shrink the state Department of Health and Human Services. Source

Hannah Pingree Democratic

Supports access to the full range of reproductive health care, including maternity care. Wants easier enrollment in MaineCare (Medicaid) and lower drug costs. Source

Rick Bennett Independent

Has said his top tax priority is lowering property taxes by expanding the Property Tax Fairness Credit. Wants more public review of the state budget. Source

Bobby Charles Republican

Pledges to abolish the state income tax and cut regulations. Has proposed a separate plan to lower property taxes. Source

Hannah Pingree Democratic

Supports Maine's new millionaire's tax, saying she believes in 'taxing wealth, not work.' Supports expanding the Property Tax Fairness Credit. Source

Hannah Pingree Democratic

Supports stronger labor protections and bargaining power for workers, and more union and registered apprenticeship programs. Source

Rick Bennett Independent

Proposes a state-backed down payment guarantee for first-time buyers and a housing bond to restart factory-built housing. Source

Bobby Charles Republican

Has said housing supply grows by cutting red tape to speed up building, not by the state spending more. Source

Hannah Pingree Democratic

Proposes $100 million a year for housing, faster permits, limits on private equity buying homes, and more help to prevent evictions and homelessness. Source

Rick Bennett Independent

Wants every child reading, writing, and doing math by fourth grade. Supports paid student teaching and more career and technical education. Source

Bobby Charles Republican

Wants schools to refocus on reading, math, and science and to remove what he calls 'woke indoctrination.' Supports curriculum transparency and 'educational freedom.' Source

Hannah Pingree Democratic

Supports adequate state funding for public schools, higher teacher pay, and evidence-based reading and math instruction. Source

Rick Bennett Independent

As a state senator in 2025, voted against a bill to restrict transgender students from school sports. Source

Bobby Charles Republican

His energy plan calls for cutting energy costs, putting 'energy experts' in charge, and restoring reliable power. Source

Hannah Pingree Democratic

Supports 100% clean energy by 2040 and holding utilities accountable for rate hikes. Co-chaired the Maine Climate Council. Source