Mainers are tired of dark money and the seemingly endless horse race

By: Lauren McCauley

Outlets: Maine Morning Star

Published: October 16, 2026

Words: 863

Last Updated: 1 day, 11 hours ago

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Allegations that U.S. Sen. Susan Collins was being investigated by the FBI for a potential connection to a pay-for-play scheme until President Donald Trump purged the bureau’s anti-corruption unit, to some observers, seemed like a political bombshell destined to crater the senator’s re-election efforts. But based on conversations with several Maine voters, the ProPublica investigation barely made a ripple.

“I think all politicians are corrupt,” said South Portland resident Denny Conley. “I hate …

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