Maine Senate 2026
Short Answer
1. Market Behavior & Drivers
- Since last update (~34d): Susan Collins' win probability dropped 7.7pp by our model, leading the market's 4.0pp fall.
- Troy Jackson's model probability increased 7.7pp, outstripping the market's 3.0pp rise.
- The predictive edge for the winner compressed by 3.6pp; our confidence score rose 3.0pp.
- Troy Jackson is the market favorite, with probabilities consistently 65-69%.
- Senator Collins holds over $11 million cash on hand as of June 30, 2026.
- Some analysts characterize the race as a toss-up.
Who Wins and Why
| Outcome | Market | Model | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Susan Collins | 33.0% | 36.3% | Incumbent Susan Collins has a strong history of winning elections and holds a significant financial advantage. |
| Troy Jackson | 68.0% | 63.7% | Prediction markets consistently show strong confidence in Troy Jackson, with recent polls often showing narrow leads. |
Current Context
Sources (9)
- 12026 United States Senate election in Maineen.wikipedia.org
- 2United States Senate election in Maine, 2026 - Ballotpediaballotpedia.org
- 3Troy Jackson becomes the first replacement nominee for the U.S. Senate in Maine since 1918 - Ballotpedia Newsnews.ballotpedia.org
- 4A 17-Day Scramble: How Maine Democrats Replaced Their Senate Nominee Under a Statutory Deadline – Election Deskelectiondesk.org
- 52026 Maine Senate Forecast | Election Odds & Latest Polls - Pollsmaxpollsmax.com
- 6Collins and Jackson to face off for the only Republican-held U.S. Senate seat up for election this year in a state Kamala Harris won in 2024 - Ballotpedia Newsnews.ballotpedia.org
- 7Maine Senate winner? Odds & Predictions 2026 - Kalshikalshi.com
- 82026 Maine US Senate Forecast | DDHQvotes.decisiondeskhq.com
- 9Troy Jackson agrees to 4 debates against Susan Collins in Maine Senate racepressherald.com
2. Price Chart
Historical Price (Probability)
3. Market Data
Contract Snapshot
This prediction market asks who will win the Maine Senate race, with resolution determined by the officially declared winning party.
A "YES" outcome for a specific candidate's contract resolves if that candidate wins the Maine Senate race, thus their associated party is the winner. Conversely, a "NO" outcome resolves if that candidate does not win. The election begins on November 3, 8:00 AM EST, and all payouts for this market will be completed by November 3, 2027.
Available Contracts
Market options and current pricing
| Outcome bucket | Yes (price) | No (price) | Last trade probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troy Jackson | $0.68 | $0.33 | 68% |
| Susan Collins | $0.33 | $0.68 | 33% |
Market Discussion
The 2026 Maine Senate election, scheduled for November 3, 2026, features Republican incumbent Susan Collins and Democratic challenger Troy Jackson, with six write-in candidates ensuring ranked-choice voting [1][2][3]. As of September 9, 2026, prediction markets are favoring Troy Jackson with an implied probability of winning between 66% and 69%, attributing his momentum to organized labor ties and his platform on abortion rights [4][5][6][7]. In contrast, major election forecasters generally rate the race as a toss-up as of early September 2026, acknowledging Collins' historical resilience as a moderate incumbent [7][8][9].
Sources (9)
- 12026 United States Senate election in Maineen.wikipedia.org
- 2United States Senate election in Maine, 2026 - Ballotpediaballotpedia.org
- 3Six Write-In Candidates Complicate Maine’s U.S. Senate Race, Trigger Ranked-Choice Voting - The Maine Wirethemainewire.com
- 4Maine Senate winner? Odds & Predictions 2026 - Kalshikalshi.com
- 5Maine Senate 2026 — Live Kalshi Oddspredictionmarketspicks.com
- 6Who will win the 2026 Maine Senate election? | Paritypredictparity.com
- 7https://polymarket.com/event/maine-senate-election-winnerpolymarket.com
- 8Collins and Jackson to face off for the only Republican-held U.S. Senate seat up for election this year in a state Kamala Harris won in 2024 - Ballotpedia Newsnews.ballotpedia.org
- 92026 Maine US Senate Forecastvotes.decisiondeskhq.com
4. Trust Index
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Weighted blend with hard caps — a critically weak safety pillar, or a severe trading anomaly, caps the total regardless of the rest. Full methodology · About the Trust Index
5. What is Susan Collins' historical election performance in Maine, and what does it suggest about her path to victory in 2026?
| Collins 2020 Vote Share | 50.98% (2020) [1][2][3][4] |
|---|---|
| Troy Jackson Poll Lead | 2.8% (July-August 2026) [5][6][7] |
| Troy Jackson Prediction Market Probability | 65%-69% (September 9, 2026) [8][9][10][7] |
Sources (18)
- 12020 Senatorial General Election Results - Maineuselectionatlas.org
- 2United States Senate election in Maine, 2020 - Ballotpediaballotpedia.org
- 32014 Senatorial General Election Results - Maineuselectionatlas.org
- 4United States Senate elections in Maine, 2014 - Ballotpediaballotpedia.org
- 52026 Maine Senate Election Race | Polls, Candidates & Oddspredictionedge.com
- 6Susan Collins: 2026 Maine U.S. Senate Polls & Odds | Prediction Edgepredictionedge.com
- 7Maine Senate Winner 2026 Odds | Kalshi & Polymarketpredictmarketcap.com
- 8Maine Senate Election Winner Predictions & Odds 2026 | Polymarketpolymarket.com
- 9Maine Senate winner? Odds & Predictions 2026 - Kalshikalshi.com
- 10Maine US Senate Winner — Compare Odds on 5 Platforms | CoinRithmcoinrithm.com
- 11List of United States Senators from Maine - Ballotpediaballotpedia.org
- 12United States Senate election in Maine, 2026 - Ballotpediaballotpedia.org
- 132026 United States Senate election in Maine - Wikipediaen.wikipedia.org
- 14Electoral history of Susan Collins - Wikipediaen.wikipedia.org
- 15Collins and Jackson to face off for the only Republican-held U.S. Senate seat up for election this year in a state Kamala Harris won in 2024 - Ballotpedia Newsnews.ballotpedia.org
- 162026 Maine US Senate Forecastvotes.decisiondeskhq.com
- 17Troy Jackson becomes the first replacement nominee for the U.S. Senate in Maine since 1918 - Ballotpedia Newsnews.ballotpedia.org
- 182026 Maine US Senate Marketsvotes.decisiondeskhq.com
6. What has been the impact of the late-July Democratic nominee change on party unity and voter enthusiasm for Troy Jackson's campaign?
| Nominee Change Date | July 25, 2026 [1][2][3] |
|---|---|
| Jackson's Polling Lead (mid-August) | 2.3 percentage points [4] |
| Jackson Win Probability (DDHQ, Sep 4) | 52% [5][6] |
Sources (12)
- 1United States Senate election in Maine, 2026 - Ballotpediaballotpedia.org
- 2Troy Jackson officially clinches Maine Democratic U.S. Senate...mainemorningstar.com
- 3Collins and Jackson to face off for the only Republican-held U.S. Senate seat up for election this year in a state Kamala Harris won in 2024 - Ballotpedia Newsnews.ballotpedia.org
- 4Where things stand in the Susan Collins-Troy Jackson Maine... - Axiosaxios.com
- 52026 Maine US Senate Forecast | DDHQvotes.decisiondeskhq.com
- 62026 Maine US Senate Forecast | DDHQnewsnation-votes.decisiondeskhq.com
- 7Maine Senate Odds 2026: Collins Vs Jackson Verdict | OddsShopperoddsshopper.com
- 82026 Maine Senate Election Race | Polls, Candidates & Oddspredictionedge.com
- 9Maine Senate winner? (Person) Odds & Predictions 2026 - Kalshikalshi.com
- 10Maine Senate winner? Odds & Predictions 2026 - Kalshikalshi.com
- 11Who will win the 2026 Maine Senate election? | Paritypredictparity.com
- 12Maine US Senate Winner — Compare Odds on 5 Platforms | CoinRithmcoinrithm.com
7. How do Susan Collins' and Troy Jackson's fundraising numbers and campaign spending compare for the 2026 election cycle?
| Collins Total Receipts | $16,169,827.43 (as of July 2026 reporting period) [1][2][3] |
|---|---|
| Collins Cash on Hand | $11.04 million (as of June 30, 2026) [4][5][6] |
| Jackson ActBlue Fundraising | over $5.3 million (July 2026) [7][8][9] |
Sources (13)
- 1COLLINS FOR SENATOR - committee overview | FECfec.gov
- 2FEC Disclosure Form 3 for Collins for Senatordocquery.fec.gov
- 3FEC Disclosure Form 3 for Collins for Senatordocquery.fec.gov
- 42026 Maine Senate Election Race | Polls, Candidates & Oddspredictionedge.com
- 5Susan Collins: 2026 Maine U.S. Senate Polls & Odds | Prediction Edgepredictionedge.com
- 6Latest filings show Susan Collins widened cash advantage against...mainemorningstar.com
- 7TROY JACKSON FOR MAINE - committee overview - FECfec.gov
- 8Troy Jackson secured third-most donations of Senate candidates...mainemorningstar.com
- 9Where things stand in the Susan Collins-Troy Jackson Maine... - Axiosaxios.com
- 10Form 1 for Troy Jackson for Mainedocquery.fec.gov
- 11JACKSON, TROY DALE - Candidate overview | FECfec.gov
- 12Form 1 for Troy Jackson for Mainedocquery.fec.gov
- 13The Money Behind Maine's Senate Race | Legis1legis1.com
8. What public polling is available for the Collins vs. Jackson matchup since the July 2026 Democratic nomination change?
| Jackson Lead (Hart Research) | 4% (July 27–August 1) [1][2] |
|---|---|
| Jackson Lead (UNH) | 3% (July 15–20) [1][2] |
| Collins Lead (Abacus Data) | 1% (August 26–28) [3][4][5] |
Sources (9)
- 12026 Maine Senate Election Race | Polls, Candidates & Oddspredictionedge.com
- 2[PDF] maine democratic primary voters want jackson as senate nominee...scholars.unh.edu
- 32026 Maine US Senate Forecast | DDHQvotes.decisiondeskhq.com
- 42026 Maine US Senate Forecast | DDHQintegration-votes.decisiondeskhq.com
- 5United States Senate election in Maine, 2026 - Ballotpediaballotpedia.org
- 6Troy Jackson officially clinches Maine Democratic U.S. Senate...mainemorningstar.com
- 7Maine Senate Process - Maine Democratic Partymainedems.org
- 8Who will replace Graham Platner on the Maine ballot?spectrumlocalnews.com
- 9Collins and Jackson to face off for the only Republican-held U.S. Senate seat up for election this year in a state Kamala Harris won in 2024 - Ballotpedia Newsnews.ballotpedia.org
9. What polling data and forecast models support Troy Jackson's lead in the 2026 Maine Senate prediction markets?
| Prediction Market Probability (Jackson) | 65%-69% [1][2][3][4] |
|---|---|
| Decision Desk HQ Probability (Jackson) | 52% [5][6][7] |
| RealClearPolitics Poll Lead (Jackson) | 2.3 percentage points [2][8] |
Sources (9)
- 1Maine Senate winner? Odds & Predictions 2026 - Kalshikalshi.com
- 22026 Maine Senate Election Race | Polls, Candidates & Oddspredictionedge.com
- 3Maine US Senate Winner — Compare Odds on 5 Platforms | CoinRithmcoinrithm.com
- 4Maine Senate Winner 2026 Odds | Kalshi & Polymarketpredictmarketcap.com
- 52026 Maine US Senate Forecast | DDHQvotes.decisiondeskhq.com
- 62026 Maine US Senate Marketsvotes.decisiondeskhq.com
- 72026 Maine US Senate Forecast | DDHQnewsnation-votes.decisiondeskhq.com
- 8Where things stand in the Susan Collins-Troy Jackson Maine... - Axiosaxios.com
- 9Troy Dale Jackson - Ballotpediaballotpedia.org
10. What Could Change the Odds
Key Catalysts
Key Dates & Catalysts
- Expiration: November 03, 2027
- Closes: November 03, 2027
Sources (10)
- 1United States Senate election in Maine, 2026 - Ballotpediaballotpedia.org
- 22026 United States Senate election in Maine - Wikipediaen.wikipedia.org
- 3Collins and Jackson to face off for the only Republican-held U.S. Senate seat up for election this year in a state Kamala Harris won in 2024 - Ballotpedia Newsnews.ballotpedia.org
- 4Troy Jackson becomes the first replacement nominee for the U.S. Senate in Maine since 1918 - Ballotpedia Newsnews.ballotpedia.org
- 5Maine — U.S. Senate — 2026 forecast - Akashicakashic.app
- 62026 Election Forecast | DDHQvotes.decisiondeskhq.com
- 72026 U.S. Senate Forecast | Decision Desk HQvotes.decisiondeskhq.com
- 8Democrats Flip Senate Odds to 51% Linked to Iran | Lines.comlines.com
- 9Polymarket's 52-cent Senate coin flip is a structural mispricing. The generic ballot says 57. | Noah Intelligencenoah-news.com
- 102026 US Senate Control Odds & Analysis | Prediction Geniuspredictiongenius.io