Maine Republican state Rep. Laurel Libby partners with a conservative super PAC to invest $4 million in Sen. Susan Collins' 2026 re-election campaign.

That's significantly lower than during presidential years but was higher than the past two, referendum-only elections in the state.

A total of 47% of registered voters cast ballots in the November election, the highest percentage for an off-year election in 15 years.

One survey shows political newcomer Graham Platner leading both Gov. Janet Mills and Sen. Susan Collins, while another projects that Collins would easily beat Platner in the 2026 general election.

Libby, who represents Minot and Auburn in Maine’s House District 90, said the first priority of the new PAC, Lead Maine, will be helping US Senator Susan Collins win re-election.

AUBURN, Maine (WMTW) - Republican Maine State Representative Laurel Libby (R-Auburn) has announced that she won’t seek reelection in 2026 and will instead work to “mobilize grassroots Mainers” to support conservative policies and candidates through a network of new organizations.

The Auburn Republican, who was thought to be a leading candidate for governor, said she'll launch a network of organizations to educate and mobilize conservatives in Maine, including turning out voters for U.