Manchin Endorses Collins in Maine Battle | Portland Maine News

Former Senator Joe Manchin has thrown his weight behind Republican Senator Susan Collins in her tight Maine reelection race, calling her “the soul of the Senate” for her bipartisan grit and moral clarity. With Collins facing a tough Democratic challenger and mounting pressure to distance herself from Trump, Manchin’s endorsement underscores her role as a rare moderate voice — one who helped pass critical legislation like the Electoral Count Act and led efforts to avoid government shutdowns. Their shared history of crossing party lines makes this alliance potent, especially as the Senate’s balance of power hangs in the balance amid a potential Trump second term. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.pressherald.com/2026/09/14/susan-collins-endorsed-by-democrat-joe-manchin/ More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/81f24d85adae177d Report issues to [email protected].