Maine · U.S. Senate · Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Where do the candidates stand on housing?
Susan CollinsRepublicanIncumbent
Troy JacksonDemocrat
Part of the full Maine U.S. Senate comparison · Last reviewed October 19, 2026
Housing
Each position is labeled by what it rests on: a campaign proposal, a public statement, a past action such as a vote or lawsuit, or an enacted policy. Where nothing is documented, the page says so.
Documented positions
Susan Collins
Voted twice for the 2026 ROAD to Housing Act, which became law, and cites a bill to stop private equity from buying up housing among her accomplishments.
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- Past actionJune 22, 2026
Voted March 12, 2026, for the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act (H.R. 6644), which passed the Senate 89–10; the Senate version restricted large institutional investors from buying single-family homes. On June 22, 2026, she voted for a motion to concur in the House amendment to the Senate amendment with a further amendment, which the Senate agreed to 85–5. The bill became law July 11, 2026, without the president's signature. 5 sourcesRoll Call Vote 119th Congress - 2nd Session, Vote Number 53: On Passage of the Bill H.R. 6644 (opens in a new tab)U.S. Senate · March 12, 2026 · Legislative recordRoll Call Vote 119th Congress - 2nd Session, Vote Number 182: On the Motion to Concur in the House Amendment to the Senate Amendment to H.R. 6644 with an Amendment (SA 5823) (opens in a new tab)U.S. Senate · June 22, 2026 · Legislative recordSenate-Passed Housing Bill Returns to House for Further Consideration (opens in a new tab)Holland & Knight · March 2026 · ReferenceLandmark housing reform bill becomes law with key county priorities (opens in a new tab)National Association of Counties · July 13, 2026 · ReferenceThe Susan Collins and Troy Jackson Maine Senate debate was pretty much a mess. That said, here are three takeaways. (opens in a new tab)The Boston Globe · Oct. 7, 2026 · News
- Public statementOct. 13, 2026
Asked about her affordability plan at the Oct. 13, 2026 debate, pointed to a bill to stop private equity from buying up housing as one of her legislative accomplishments. SourceLive updates: Susan Collins and Troy Jackson square off in latest debate (opens in a new tab)Portland Press Herald · Oct. 13, 2026 · News
- Past actionJune 22, 2026
Voted March 12, 2026, for the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act (H.R. 6644), which passed the Senate 89–10; the Senate version restricted large institutional investors from buying single-family homes. On June 22, 2026, she voted for a motion to concur in the House amendment to the Senate amendment with a further amendment, which the Senate agreed to 85–5. The bill became law July 11, 2026, without the president's signature. 5 sourcesRoll Call Vote 119th Congress - 2nd Session, Vote Number 53: On Passage of the Bill H.R. 6644 (opens in a new tab)U.S. Senate · March 12, 2026 · Legislative recordRoll Call Vote 119th Congress - 2nd Session, Vote Number 182: On the Motion to Concur in the House Amendment to the Senate Amendment to H.R. 6644 with an Amendment (SA 5823) (opens in a new tab)U.S. Senate · June 22, 2026 · Legislative recordSenate-Passed Housing Bill Returns to House for Further Consideration (opens in a new tab)Holland & Knight · March 2026 · ReferenceLandmark housing reform bill becomes law with key county priorities (opens in a new tab)National Association of Counties · July 13, 2026 · ReferenceThe Susan Collins and Troy Jackson Maine Senate debate was pretty much a mess. That said, here are three takeaways. (opens in a new tab)The Boston Globe · Oct. 7, 2026 · News
- Public statementOct. 13, 2026
Asked about her affordability plan at the Oct. 13, 2026 debate, pointed to a bill to stop private equity from buying up housing as one of her legislative accomplishments. SourceLive updates: Susan Collins and Troy Jackson square off in latest debate (opens in a new tab)Portland Press Herald · Oct. 13, 2026 · News
Troy Jackson
Says he would push to build more housing and supports letting the state take over mobile home parks if needed so private equity firms do not profit from them.
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- Campaign proposal2026
Lists building more housing among his plans to lower costs for Maine families in his 2026 Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey. SourceTroy Dale Jackson (opens in a new tab)Ballotpedia · Reference
- Public statementSept. 5, 2026
At a Sept. 5, 2026 campaign stop at a Wells mobile home park, he said the state should be able to take over parks if needed so private equity firms do not profit from them, and said he was “one hundred percent” willing to go after out-of-state companies buying and running Maine's parks. SourceTroy Jackson takes on affordable housing issue at mobile home park in Wells (opens in a new tab)Portland Press Herald · Sept. 5, 2026 · News
- Campaign proposal2026
Lists building more housing among his plans to lower costs for Maine families in his 2026 Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey. SourceTroy Dale Jackson (opens in a new tab)Ballotpedia · Reference
- Public statementSept. 5, 2026
At a Sept. 5, 2026 campaign stop at a Wells mobile home park, he said the state should be able to take over parks if needed so private equity firms do not profit from them, and said he was “one hundred percent” willing to go after out-of-state companies buying and running Maine's parks. SourceTroy Jackson takes on affordable housing issue at mobile home park in Wells (opens in a new tab)Portland Press Herald · Sept. 5, 2026 · News
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