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Bangor Today
By the People, for the People
Maine Senator Susan Collins Announces Re-Election Bid
Collins, a Republican centrist, has clashed with Trump and is a top target for Democrats in the midterms.
Published on Feb. 10, 2026
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Republican Sen. Susan Collins of Maine announced she will run for re-election in 2026, giving a boost to the GOP's chances of holding on to their Senate majority. Collins, a centrist who has clashed with former President Trump, cited her experience, seniority, and independence as reasons for seeking another term.
Why it matters
Collins' Senate seat is a top target for Democrats in the upcoming midterm elections, as they look to flip the chamber. Her decision to run for re-election is seen as a win for Republicans, who are hoping to maintain control of the Senate.
The details
In an opinion article in the Bangor Daily News, Collins said, "I have a proven record of working for you, and I'm running for reelection because my experience, seniority and independence matter." Collins, a moderate Republican, has at times broken with her party to vote against Trump's agenda.
- Sen. Susan Collins announced her re-election bid on February 10, 2026.
The players
Susan Collins
A Republican senator from Maine who has served in the U.S. Senate since 1997. Collins is known as a centrist who has at times broken with her party to vote against the agenda of former President Trump.
What they’re saying
“I have a proven record of working for you, and I'm running for reelection because my experience, seniority and independence matter.”
— Susan Collins, U.S. Senator (Bangor Daily News)
What’s next
Collins' decision to run for re-election sets up a high-profile Senate race in Maine, where Democrats will be looking to flip the seat and Republicans will be working to defend it.
The takeaway
Sen. Susan Collins' announcement that she will run for re-election in 2026 is a significant development in the upcoming midterm elections, as her centrist Republican seat is a top target for Democrats looking to regain control of the Senate.
