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U.S. Senate

U.S. Senate, Maine

November 3, 2026 · 16 statements · 2026.09.23-2443eec1

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EconomyNo. 01/16

The federal minimum wage should be raised above $7.25 an hour.

Background

The federal minimum wage has been $7.25 an hour since 2009. States and cities can set higher minimums, and many do.

Susan M. Collins Agree

But my point is: why not bring up minimum wage? See if we can negotiate a compromise on it, that's way more than $7.25 but less than $15.

Press quote · Mar 11, 2021 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

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Troy Dale Jackson Agree

$15,600 a year is what you get for a 40-hour workweek in Maine if you're working minimum wage, and that is not enough for anyone.

Press quote · May 11, 2016 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

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TaxesNo. 02/16

Federal income taxes should be raised on households earning more than $400,000 a year.

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This would increase the federal income tax owed by the highest-earning households. Households below that income would not be affected by this change.

Susan M. Collins No clear position

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Troy Dale Jackson Agree

Tax the billionaires and greedy corporations.

Campaign or official site · Sep 22, 2026 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

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Health careNo. 03/16

Federal premium subsidies for Affordable Care Act marketplace plans should be expanded.

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These subsidies lower the monthly cost of health plans bought on HealthCare.gov and state marketplaces. Expanding them would lower premiums for more buyers and increase federal spending.

Susan M. Collins Agree

Families in Maine and across the country are struggling with the high cost of health insurance, and I want to prevent an unaffordable spike in health insurance premiums for many Americans who rely on these COVID-era subsidies.

Campaign or official site · Dec 11, 2025 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

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Troy Dale Jackson No clear position

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ImmigrationNo. 04/16

Congress should fund more physical barriers along the U.S.-Mexico border.

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This would pay for additional fencing or wall along the southern border. It concerns construction funding, not other kinds of border enforcement.

Susan M. Collins Agree

Funding for the construction of a border wall.

Campaign or official site · Feb 4, 2024 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

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Troy Dale Jackson No clear position

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GunsNo. 05/16

Federal law should require background checks for all gun sales, including private sales.

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Federal law requires background checks for sales by licensed dealers but not for most sales between private individuals. This would extend the requirement to private sales.

Susan M. Collins No clear position

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Troy Dale Jackson Agree

The 18 funerals in Lewiston caused me to shift my position

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AbortionNo. 06/16

Abortion laws should be set by each state rather than by Congress.

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Since the Supreme Court's 2022 Dobbs decision, each state sets its own abortion laws. Agreeing means Congress should not pass a national law that either expands or restricts access.

Susan M. Collins Disagree

These basic rights need to be the same for American women regardless of the state in which they reside.

Campaign or official site · Aug 1, 2022 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

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Troy Dale Jackson Disagree

Pass a federal right to abortion.

Campaign or official site · Sep 22, 2026 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

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Energy and climateNo. 07/16

The federal government should expand oil and gas drilling on federal lands and waters.

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This concerns leases on land and offshore areas the federal government owns. It does not cover drilling on private or state land.

Susan M. Collins Disagree

Collins (R-ME), Nay

Vote record · Dec 4, 2025 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

Collins (R-ME), Yea

Vote record · Oct 30, 2025 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

Offshore drilling along the coast could impact Mainers of all walks of life for generations, which is why I join my colleagues in introducing this legislation to ban offshore drilling on the New England coastline.

Campaign or official site · Apr 24, 2025 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

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Troy Dale Jackson No clear position

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Energy and climateNo. 08/16

The federal government should limit greenhouse gas emissions from power plants.

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This would set federal limits on the carbon pollution power plants release. It concerns regulation by agencies such as the Environmental Protection Agency.

Susan M. Collins Agree

The Administration's rule to repeal and rewrite the Clean Power Plan is a step in the wrong direction.

Campaign or official site · Oct 17, 2019 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

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Troy Dale Jackson No clear position

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EconomyNo. 09/16

The U.S. should keep broad tariffs on imported goods.

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Tariffs are taxes paid on imported goods. Since 2025 the U.S. has applied tariffs to imports from most countries, and this statement is about keeping them in place.

Susan M. Collins Disagree

Collins' Vote: Yea; measure: A joint resolution terminating the national emergency declared to impose duties on articles imported from Canada.

Vote record · Apr 2, 2025 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

The on-again/off-again trade talks between the U.S. and Canada lead to higher costs, risk, and uncertainty for Maine businesses.

Campaign or official site · Aug 22, 2026 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

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Troy Dale Jackson Disagree

When Susan Collins had the chance to actually vote to stop Trump's tariffs from driving up costs for Maine families and businesses, she voted NO.

Press quote · Aug 28, 2026 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

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Democracy and electionsNo. 10/16

Voters should have to show photo identification to vote in federal elections.

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Voter ID rules are set by each state today and vary widely. This would set one photo ID requirement for federal elections nationwide.

Susan M. Collins Agree

having people provide an ID at the polls, just as they have to do before boarding an airplane, checking into a hotel, or buying an alcoholic beverage, is a simple reform that will improve the security of our federal elections and will help give people more confidence in the results

Press quote · Feb 16, 2026 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

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Troy Dale Jackson No clear position

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Public safetyNo. 11/16

A president should be able to send the National Guard into a state over its governor's objection.

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Governors normally command their state's National Guard, but federal law lets a president take control of it in some situations. Since 2025, the use of that power to send troops into cities has been challenged in court.

Susan M. Collins Agree

The National Guard often responds to domestic emergencies and is well-trained to do so.

Press quote · Jun 10, 2025 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

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Troy Dale Jackson Disagree

If necessary, I will take action to prevent Donald Trump from weaponizing the Maine National Guard.

Interview or debate · Apr 17, 2026 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

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Foreign policyNo. 12/16

The U.S. should continue sending military aid to Ukraine.

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The U.S. has provided weapons and military funding to Ukraine since Russia's 2022 invasion. This would keep that support going.

Susan M. Collins Agree

The national security supplemental appropriations package that was signed into law last year included $15.4 billion to help Ukraine purchase American-made weapons.

Campaign or official site · Mar 11, 2025 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

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Troy Dale Jackson No clear position

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Issues specific to this race

Health careNo. 13/16

Medicare should be allowed to negotiate prices for more prescription drugs.

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Since 2022, Medicare may negotiate the prices of a limited number of high-cost drugs each year. This would widen that power to more drugs.

Susan M. Collins Disagree

Collins (R-ME), Nay

Vote record · Aug 7, 2022 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

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Troy Dale Jackson Agree

It would also let us negotiate lower drug prices and end the power of insurance corporations to profit by denying care.

Questionnaire · Sep 23, 2026 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

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EconomyNo. 14/16

Federal law should make it easier for workers to form a union.

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Workers form a union under the National Labor Relations Act, usually through a secret-ballot election. Proposals in Congress would add other ways to form one and raise penalties on employers who break the law.

Susan M. Collins Disagree

It would eliminate secret ballots for workers so that they can choose whether or not they want to belong to a union.

Press quote · Apr 6, 2021 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

I remain adamantly opposed to the Employee Free Choice Act because it would eliminate the long-standing guarantee of a secret ballot for employees voting whether or not to be represented by a union.

Campaign or official site · Apr 3, 2009 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

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Troy Dale Jackson Agree

Protect the right to vote and organize for every American.

Campaign or official site · Sep 23, 2026 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

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TaxesNo. 15/16

The federal corporate income tax rate should be raised above 21 percent.

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The federal corporate income tax rate has been 21 percent since 2018, down from 35 percent before. Raising it would increase taxes paid by corporations on their profits.

Susan M. Collins Disagree

I won't support American businesses paying the highest corporate tax rate among developed countries in the world once again, and unfortunately, that's what 28 percent would be.

Press quote · May 2, 2021 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

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Troy Dale Jackson Agree

Tax the billionaires and make sure greedy corporations pay their fair share.

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Democracy and electionsNo. 16/16

The Senate should keep its rule requiring 60 votes to end debate on most bills.

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Under the filibuster rule, most bills need 60 of 100 senators to reach a final vote. Ending it would let a simple majority pass most bills.

Susan M. Collins Agree

The Senate rules, when not circumvented, are intended to ensure that the rights of the minority to debate and amend legislation are protected.

Campaign or official site · Nov 21, 2013 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

I oppose eliminating the legislative filibuster. The filibuster is an important protection for the rights of the minority party

Press quote · Feb 13, 2026 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

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Troy Dale Jackson Disagree

Yes. I support eliminating the filibuster. Republicans should not be able to use an anti-democratic Senate rule to block voting rights, abortion protections, workers' rights, gun-safety laws and action on the climate crisis.

Questionnaire · Sep 23, 2026 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

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