These 6 charts sum up results of Times/Press Herald/Siena poll

[](https://www.pressherald.com/tag/election-2026/) _[Read all of our coverage](https://www.pressherald.com/tag/election-2026/) of Maine's 2026 election or stay up to date with the latest developments through the [Maine Political Report](https://www.pressherald.com/mprnewsletter/) in your inbox or [text messages](https://www.pressherald.com/2026/01/11/maine-political-news-sent-right-to-your-phone-sign-up-for-text-alerts-from-our-editor/) from politics editor Kirby Wilson._ As part of a [collaboration](https://www.pressherald.com/?p=7675395) with the Portland Press Herald, experts from The New York Times and the Siena Research Institute have surveyed more than 600 likely Maine voters to gauge their opinions during a critical election year for the state. Related [We collaborated with The New York Times to poll Maine voters. Here's what we found.](https://www.pressherald.com/?p=7675395) The first results were released Monday. Our reporters examined support for [Sen. Susan Collins compared to Graham Platner](https://www.pressherald.com/?p=7675362), attitudes toward [President Donald Trump](https://www.pressherald.com/?p=7675381) and how [control of Congress](https://www.pressherald.com/?p=7675386) and the [economy](https://www.pressherald.com/?p=7675381) could shape Mainers’ decisions in November. Here are some of the top takeaways, visualized. _This story will be updated as more results are released._ * * * Senate race **Read more:** [Maine Senate race between Graham Platner and Susan Collins is statistical tie](https://www.pressherald.com/?p=7675362) * * * Trump’s performance **Read more:** [Solid majority of Mainers disapprove of Trump on cost of living](https://www.pressherald.com/?p=7675381) * * * Maine economy **Read more:** [Solid majority of Mainers disapprove of Trump on cost of living](https://www.pressherald.com/?p=7675381) * * * _The New York Times/Portland Press Herald/Siena poll of Maine voters was funded with support from the Maine Trust for Local News._ Copy the Story Link Tagged: [cost of living](https://www.pressherald.com/tag/cost-of-living/), [Donald Trump](https://www.pressherald.com/tag/donald-trump/), [economy](https://www.pressherald.com/tag/economy/), [election 2026](https://www.pressherald.com/tag/election-2026/), [Graham Platner](https://www.pressherald.com/tag/graham-platner/), [Susan Collins](https://www.pressherald.com/tag/susan-collins/), [Times-Press Herald-Siena poll](https://www.pressherald.com/tag/times-press-herald-siena-poll/)