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Susan M. Collins

R, the incumbent. Candidate for U.S. Senate, Maine, on the November 3, 2026 ballot.

Listed by the 2026 General Election Candidates List (FINAL), Maine Secretary of State, Bureau of Corporations, Elections and Commissions (Spreadsheet titled FINAL, last modified 2026-09-09 (file metadata); linked from maine.gov/sos/cec/elec/upcoming. Withdrawals and replacements listing as of September 22, 2026; declared write in list dated 8/25/26); FEC candidate S6ME00159, party as filed REP. Office, district and party are as the list gives them; the record adds no judgment.

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Collins expressed support for projects at former mill sites with hydropower energy sources (as reported, August 19, 2026)

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Statements on data centers 3

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Collins expressed support for projects at former mill sites with hydropower energy sources

August 19, 2026, Bangor Daily News · Bangor Daily News local outlet (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

U.S. Senator

Collins said she shares concern about data centers consuming too much energy and putting stress on energy costs

August 19, 2026, Bangor Daily News · Bangor Daily News local outlet (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

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Sen. Susan Collins said data centers should be handled on a case by case basis

August 19, 2026, Bangor Daily News · Bangor Daily News local outlet (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

Recorded votes on data center bills 1

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