The Maine Republican has surely benefited from turbulence on the Democratic side of the race.
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Fryeburg, Maine — As she tours her state’s largest agricultural fair, Senator Susan Collins can hardly walk two feet without constituents swarming her for photos. Fairgoers coming to enjoy the amusement park rides, fried food, and livestock auctions stop to excitedly thank her for her service to the state.
One man points out Collins to his children and tells them, “She’s going to save Maine.”
About the Author
Charles Hilu is a national affairs reporter at National Review. A graduate of the University of Michigan, he previously worked at the Washington Free Beacon and The Dispatch before joining National Review in 2026.
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Fryeburg, Maine — As she tours her state’s largest agricultural fair, Senator Susan Collins can hardly walk two feet without constituents swarming her for photos. Fairgoers coming to enjoy the amusement park rides, fried food, and livestock auctions stop to excitedly thank her for her service to the state.
One man points out Collins to his children and tells them, “She’s going to save Maine.”
About the Author
Charles Hilu is a national affairs reporter at National Review. A graduate of the University of Michigan, he previously worked at the Washington Free Beacon and The Dispatch before joining National Review in 2026.
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