Voter Guide: Senate District 31

Buxton, Old Orchard Beach, Saco

Democrat

Republican

Unenrolled

Note: Garrett Plummer withdrew as their party’s general election candidate on July 9 and was replaced by Scott Eccleston on July 24.

illustration featuring images of Martin Kao and Susan Collins

The FBI anti-corruption squad was circling Susan Collins — until Trump got in the way

byWilliam Turton, ProPublicaandbyAvi Asher-Schapiro, ProPublicaandbyMolly Redden, ProPublicaandbyKirsten Berg, ProPublica

September 22, 2026

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

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