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Maine Senate Race Narrows as Voter Enthusiasm Offsets Collins' Three-Point Lead, Fox News Poll Shows

7/1/2026

Susan Collins holds a three-percentage-point edge over Democratic challenger Graham Platner in Maine's Senate contest, 50% to 47% among registered voters, a Fox News Poll conducted June 23-27, 2026, shows.

The margin inverts among the most engaged: of the two-thirds of voters who call themselves extremely motivated, Platner leads 53% to 44%.

A 15-point Democratic enthusiasm gap is keeping the race within reach despite Collins' overall advantage.

Candidate Concerns Cut Both Ways More than half of Maine voters say Platner lacks the judgment to serve in the Senate, while a similar share believes Collins has been in Washington too long.

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