# Trump Boosts Collins in Maine Senate Race

> Trump's economic support helps Collins narrow gap with Jackson in Maine Senate race.
- Title: Trump Boosts Collins in Maine Senate Race · Newsweek
- Summary: Trump's economic support helps Collins narrow gap with Jackson in Maine Senate race. Trump's lobster and tariff policies help Collins tie with Jackson in…
- Keywords: susan collins, troy jackson, maine senate race, donald trump, lobster industry, tariff relief, fox news poll, civiqs, Trump, Boosts, Collins, Maine
- Source: Newsweek — https://newsweek.com/susan-collins-donald-trump-boost-poll-troy-jackson-12614003
- Published: 2026-10-24T10:39:52+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: susan collins, troy jackson, maine senate race, donald trump, lobster industry, tariff relief, fox news poll, civiqs
## Trump's Economic Boost
Trump unveiled support for Maine lobster industry and targeted tariff relief to help Collins.
## Polling Shows Tight Race
Fox News Poll shows Collins and Jackson tied at 49 percent among likely voters.
## Lobster and Tariff Relief
Trump's America First Seafood Strategy offers $5 billion in loans for Maine lobster processing.
## Tariff Exemptions for Maine
Maine farmers get 50 percent duty reduction on Canadian imports used by local businesses.
## Collins' Political Challenge
Collins must claim tangible help from Trump without letting Jackson dominate the issue.
## Wild Blueberry Relief
Wild blueberry producers thank Collins for tariff exemptions that ease economic pressures.
## Polling Details
Fox News Poll conducted October 16 to 20 shows Jackson leads 50 percent to 48 percent among registered voters.
## Turnout Advantage
Democrats show stronger enthusiasm for the election than Republicans with 79 percent versus 61 percent.
## Key takeaway

Trump's lobster and tariff policies help Collins tie with Jackson in Maine Senate race.