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SUSAN M. COLLINS

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SUSAN M. COLLINS
Candidate for U.S. Senate
REP CHALLENGER
Biography
Susan M. Collins, born in Caribou, Maine, graduated from St. Lawrence University and held several state and federal positions before being elected to the U.S. Senate in 1996. She has been reelected multiple times, becoming the first popularly elected Maine Senator to win a fifth term and is recognized as the most senior Republican woman in the Senate. Known for her bipartisan approach, she works across party lines on issues including health care, small business, education, and national defense.
Top Priorities
  • Fostering bipartisan legislation and collaboration across party lines.
  • Supporting Maine's economy, small businesses, job creation, and residents, including veterans, seniors, and education.
  • Commitment to legislative duty, including perfect attendance, and key policy positions on healthcare, tax reform, and border security.
Campaign Finance
Total Raised
$6,948,111
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