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The poll was conducted almost entirely before ProPublica published a report on Tuesday detailing how the F.B.I. in 2025 shut down an inquiry into allegations that a top ally of Ms. Collins’s had participated in a scheme to funnel illegal campaign contributions from a defense contractor.
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The New York Times/Siena poll from September 2026 was conducted almost entirely before ProPublica published a report on Tuesday, September 23, 2026, detailing how the F.B.I. in 2025 shut down an inquiry into allegations that a top ally of Senator Susan Collins had participated in a scheme to funnel illegal campaign contributions from a defense contractor.
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{
    "date": "2026-09-24",
    "person": "Susan Collins",
    "publication": "ProPublica",
    "report_date": "2026-09-23",
    "organization": "F.B.I.",
    "poll_date_range": "2026-09-15 to 2026-09-22",
    "year_of_inquiry": "2025"
}
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Politics Investigation Elections Journalism
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September 25, 2026 at 3:26 AM (2 weeks ago)
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September 25, 2026 at 3:26 AM (2 weeks ago)

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F.B.I. Shut Down Inquiry Into Top Ally of Senator Susan Collins
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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/22/us/politics/fbi-susan-collins-donor.html

The FBI closed an inquiry into allegations that a political adviser to Senator Susan Collins funneled illegal campaign contributions. The inquiry was shut down last year due to questions about the veracity of a donor's account, Martin Kao, who is now serving a prison sentence.

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Democrats Show Strength in Michigan Senate Race but Trail in Maine, Polls Find
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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/24/us/politics/democrats-show-strength-in-michigan-senate-race-but-trail-in-maine-polls-find.html

New York Times/Siena polls indicate Democrats are holding off Republican challenges in Michigan and New Hampshire Senate races, but are struggling to unseat the Republican incumbent in Maine. The results highlight the uncertainty in tight Senate contests.

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https://heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/p/september-23-2026

This content appears to be a collection of links to past articles by Heather Cox Richardson, featuring dates, headlines, and engagement metrics. Topics range from the Uvalde massacre to Trump administration policies and historical events.

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