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County Funding Secured Androscoggin $105.9 million Aroostook $197.6 milli","detail":"projects that create jobs, improve the daily lives of Mainers, and ensure our infrastructure and environment remain resilient. County Funding Secured Androscoggin $105.9 million Aroostook $197.6 million Cumberland $107.7 million Franklin $34.7 million Hancock $96.4 million Kennebec $109.3 million Knox $33.9 million Lincoln $47.0 million Oxford $42.4 million Penobscot $328.9 million Piscataquis $50.4 million Sagadahoc $12.5 million Somerset $37.4 million Waldo $31.3 million Washington $115.2 million York $133.9 million Total $1.484 billion Join Our Team Stand With Susan Join Team Collins","source_url":"https://WWW.SUSANCOLLINS.COM/track-record/","source_date":"2026-09-17"},{"topic":"Criminal Justice","stance":"projects in all 16 counties, including: Infrastructure & Public Safety Funding for fire stations, police departments, emergency medical services, road improvements, bridges, water and wastewater syste","detail":"projects in all 16 counties, including: Infrastructure & Public Safety Funding for fire stations, police departments, emergency medical services, road improvements, bridges, water and wastewater systems, and public safety communications equipment. Health Care & Social Services Support for hospitals, health centers, mental health facilities, substance use disorder treatment, senior services, childcare centers, and housing assistance. Education & Workforce Development Investments in community colleges, universities, career and technical education, nursing programs, and specialized training","source_url":"https://WWW.SUSANCOLLINS.COM/track-record/","source_date":"2026-09-17"},{"topic":"Technology","stance":"Where can I find Senator Collins' official voting record? - Susan Collins for Maine Skip to main content Skip to footer","detail":"Where can I find Senator Collins' official voting record? - Susan Collins for Maine Skip to main content Skip to footer","source_url":"https://WWW.SUSANCOLLINS.COM/faq/where-can-i-find-senator-collins-official-voting-record/","source_date":"2026-06-18"},{"topic":"Technology","stance":"What is Senator Collins' position on whale regulations affecting Maine lobstermen? - Susan Collins for Maine Skip to main content Skip to footer","detail":"What is Senator Collins' position on whale regulations affecting Maine lobstermen? - Susan Collins for Maine Skip to main content Skip to footer","source_url":"https://WWW.SUSANCOLLINS.COM/faq/what-is-senator-collins-position-on-whale-regulations-affecting-maine-lobstermen/","source_date":"2026-06-18"},{"topic":"Technology","stance":"What is Senator Collins' fisheries policy record? - Susan Collins for Maine Skip to main content Skip to footer","detail":"What is Senator Collins' fisheries policy record? - Susan Collins for Maine Skip to main content Skip to footer","source_url":"https://WWW.SUSANCOLLINS.COM/faq/what-is-senator-collins-fisheries-policy-record/","source_date":"2026-06-18"},{"topic":"National Security","stance":"I’ll be sticking with Susan | Letter","detail":"I am, and have been, a registered Republican for most of my adult life. There have been times when I have not voted that way, depending on issues and candidates.  I had planned not to support my party this year because my aim is not to do anything that might support Donald Trump.  So, who do the Democrats offer up as a candidate for election to the United State Senate? Yikes! A man with no legislative experience, a man who does not respect women. Susan Collins has been a very respected and active senator. She has raised millions of dollars for the state of Maine. Her only problem is that she is a member of the same party as Donald Trump. He’ll be gone in a couple of years and Susan will still be working hard for Maine. I will vote for her again as she is the best candidate for Maine and America. Burton Epstein Portland Read the letter at: CentralMaine.com","source_url":"https://susancollins.com/letter-to-the-editor/ill-be-sticking-with-susan-letter/","source_date":null},{"topic":"Technology","stance":"I’ll be sticking with Susan | Letter","detail":"I am, and have been, a registered Republican for most of my adult life. There have been times when I have not voted that way, depending on issues and candidates.  I had planned not to support my party this year because my aim is not to do anything that might support Donald Trump.  So, who do the Democrats offer up as a candidate for election to the United State Senate? Yikes! A man with no legislative experience, a man who does not respect women. Susan Collins has been a very respected and active senator. She has raised millions of dollars for the state of Maine. Her only problem is that she is a member of the same party as Donald Trump. He’ll be gone in a couple of years and Susan will still be working hard for Maine. I will vote for her again as she is the best candidate for Maine and America. Burton Epstein Portland Read the letter at: CentralMaine.com","source_url":"https://susancollins.com/letter-to-the-editor/ill-be-sticking-with-susan-letter/","source_date":null},{"topic":"Healthcare","stance":"Susan Collins shouldn’t be challenged on healthcare","detail":"Paul Richardson’s July 27 op-ed, “Maine’s rural hospitals cannot survive another Susan Collins term,” was a piece of partisan nonsense, insinuating Sen. Collins supported $1.5 trillion in healthcare cuts while promoting $50 billion for the Rural Health Transformation Fund. The op-ed conveniently ignored that Collins consistently votes against Medicaid cuts and voted against the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, demonstrating courage to stand out on this issue and put Maine needs first.  Quotes are like tattoos — forever. Sen. Collins said: “A dramatic reduction in future Medicaid funding, an estimated $5.9 billion in Maine over the next 10 years, could threaten not only Mainers’ access to health care, but also the very existence of several of our state’s rural hospitals … I could not support these Medicaid changes and other issues.” Mr. Richardson attempts to undermine the program which Collins proposed that is the largest generational investment in rural health. Collins is a healthcare champion who supports the largest employer in Maine, regardless of affiliation. She delivered by being the Senate’s most effective bipartisan legislator. About 57% of Maine’s population is enrolled in federal health services. Instead, try promoting what Troy Jackson has demonstrated in his years of driving between Augusta and the Allagash — and how this could benefit the healthcare of the state? Let Jackson’s record speak for him. We can’t afford to replace effective bipartisan leadership with a freshman blathering the words “free” and “abolish.” Extremism does not build hospitals, only bipartisanship and moderation do. Ian Dickey Bangor Read the full letter at the Central Maine .","source_url":"https://susancollins.com/letter-to-the-editor/susan-collins-shouldnt-be-challenged-on-healthcare/","source_date":null},{"topic":"Technology","stance":"Susan Collins is a friend to her constituents | Letter","detail":"I was recently visiting an antiques shop in Bath. The owner and I got to chatting. I mentioned that I had worked for the post office a few years prior. His house was one I delivered to. That’s when he shared a great story about Sen. Susan Collins. He said he was having problems with his mail delivery. USPS was experiencing hiring freezes and leadership shifts at the time. He called the post office but the issue was not resolved. Finally, he called Sen. Collins and asked for her help. A few days later the CS lead called him, promising to handle the issue personally. The staffer gave him his direct line and said, “If you have any issues, please call me and I’ll handle it.” He hasn’t had a problem with his mail since. I’ve heard many stories similar to this around town. I think these experiences demonstrate how Sen. Collins cares about her constituents on a personal level. Mainers feel confident calling her and saying, “I have a problem, can you help?” If she can, she will. She follows through without hesitation. She acts as if serving Mainers is her passion and purpose, because it is. She’s connected with her constituents through a lifetime of living in Maine and serving Mainers in the Senate, but she values and treats even those she does not know well like friends. Robin LoRé Portland Read the Letter: CentralMaine.com","source_url":"https://susancollins.com/letter-to-the-editor/susan-collins-is-a-friend-to-her-constituents-letter/","source_date":null},{"topic":"Healthcare","stance":"Letter: Susan Collins delivers for Maine","detail":"I respect that thoughtful people can reach different conclusions in Maine’s U.S. Senate race. As a woman, a retired U.S. Air Force major and pilot, and an independent-minded Mainer, I look for steady leadership, sound judgment, and the courage to work with people who do not always agree. Women carry so much for our families and communities, from managing household budgets, caring for children or aging parents, running businesses, serving others, and planning for an uncertain future. We need representation that is practical, dependable, and focused on results, not political drama. That is why I support Susan Collins. She has shown that she can work across party lines and listen to independent voices to advance what matters to Maine: affordable health care, rural jobs, stronger communities, and responsible use of taxpayer dollars. She understands that real leadership is not about being the loudest voice in the room; it is about  showing up . She has demonstrated this with her remarkable work ethic, a Maine core value. She is doing the work and delivering for people across our state. Before you decide, I encourage you to compare Susan Collins’s record and proposals with Troy Jackson’s on the issues affecting your family and community. Make your own decision, vote your conscience, and make your voice heard. Sandra L. Kearney Veazie Read the letter: Bangor Daily News","source_url":"https://susancollins.com/letter-to-the-editor/letter-susan-collins-delivers-for-maine/","source_date":null},{"topic":"Education","stance":"How Susan Collins earned my support | Letter","detail":"Most people probably never expect to have to ask for help from a United States senator. As a young adult, I certainly didn’t — until I found myself running out of options. I am a commercial pilot and aviation student working towards becoming an airline pilot. When I was six months old, I received a liver transplant. Obtaining and renewing my Federal Aviation Administration medical certificate — which I need to be able to fly — has consistently been a difficult process.  After constantly being wrapped up in federal red tape and having countless delays that affected my education, I reached out to Sen. Collins’ office. Her staff listened to my situation and worked directly with the FAA to help resolve issues that I had struggled to navigate on my own. Their help has allowed me to continue my education and keep pursuing the career that I have been working towards.  We often judge our elected officials by the legislation they author, the votes they cast and the speeches they give. Those things matter, but so does what happens when an ordinary Mainer picks up the phone and asks for help.  When I needed help, Sen. Collins was there for me. My experiences with Collins showed me that constituent service is more than something listed on a website. It can have a lasting impact on someone’s life. As a Mainer, that’s the kind of representation that I value — and one of the reasons that Sen. Collins has earned my support. Randall Starbird Unity Read the letter: centralmaine.com","source_url":"https://susancollins.com/letter-to-the-editor/how-susan-collins-earned-my-support-letter/","source_date":null},{"topic":"Healthcare","stance":"Replacing a respected, effective senator like Susan Collins will hurt Maine","detail":"William S. Cohen served as mayor of Bangor, a U.S. representative, U.S. senator and secretary of defense. I had the honor of representing Maine in the U.S. House for six years and the U.S. Senate for 18 years, after which I served four years as secretary of defense. During those years, I came to understand what really makes an effective senator, and how vital it is for a small state like Maine that its senators are people of real impact and influence — and how damaging it can be if they are not taken seriously. I look at three measures in particular. A look at the numbers is instructive. Since 2000, when the Senate was split 50-50, the margin of control has fluctuated but generally stayed under 10; today it is 53-47 for Republicans. In practical terms, that means a small number of centrist senators, whose votes are not a sure thing for either party, hold the greatest influence, while the most ideologically predictable senators are easily dismissed and left out of the coalitions that actually shape legislation. I was never considered an automatic vote for my party, which meant I was constantly part of whatever coalition actually determined the outcome of legislative compromises — giving me real leverage to achieve good results for Maine. Beyond the centrists who shape legislation, a second undeniable measure of influence is seniority and who chairs the most important committees. In the Senate, no committee is more important than Appropriations, which determines where and how hundreds of billions of dollars are spent — and its chair can also ensure their home state receives a fair, and sometimes more than fair, share of funding. I had many spirited battles with Appropriations chairs, generally well-entrenched Southerners, to make sure Maine received an equitable amount of federal support. 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