Voter Guide: House District 143

Sanford (partially)

Democrat

Republican

Independent

Note: Eric Small withdrew as their party’s general election candidate on June 12 and was replaced by Melissa Simpson on July 21.

screenshot of an ad that says susan collins was the deciding vote for trump's supreme court justices

Democrats go too far in citing these ‘deciding’ Susan Collins votes

byMichael Shepherd, Bangor Daily News

September 16, 2026

screenshot of an ad that says Troy Jackson cuts tax rates for the rich

Republicans attack Troy Jackson’s vote to cut taxes for 90% of Mainers

byMichael Shepherd, Bangor Daily News

September 16, 2026

Rick Bennett speaks during a forum.

Rick Bennett vows to fix Maine’s reading crisis. His rivals aren’t as specific.

bySawyer Loftus, Bangor Daily News

September 11, 2026

composite image of Troy Jackson and Susan Collins.

Susan Collins and Troy Jackson have both navigated family lobbying ties, under different rules

September 8, 2026

image of the US Capitol with portions of finance documents layered on top

Voters know less about Troy Jackson’s finances than any other major U.S. Senate nominee

September 8, 2026

police gathered on a street.

Police checks on Susan Collins’ home spike with high-profile Senate votes

bySawyer Loftus, Bangor Daily News

August 24, 2026

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