Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) announced on Tuesday that she will seek re-election in the 2026 midterms. “GOOD NEWS! I am ALL-IN for 2026,” Collins said. Collins, 73, shared a video of herself unboxing a pair of New Balance sneakers. “This is perfect for 2026, because I’m running,” she said. “Boston-based New Balance recently opened a manufacturing location in central Maine,” USA TODAY noted. Footage below: GOOD NEWS! I am ALL-IN for 2026.https://t.co/h8Y6GoNhyf — Susan Collins for Senator (@SenSusanCollins) February 10, 2026 USA TODAY has more: Collins’ announcement was largely expected, though the race is expected to turn into one of the country’s most closely watched during the midterm season. She is likely to face off against either Democratic newcomer Graham Platner or Democratic Gov. Janet Mills. Mills has been backed by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-New York, while Platner has support from Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont. The pair are locked in a competitive primary battle for the chance to oppose Collins, and Democrats are hoping the seat will be one they can flip in their quest to retake the Senate. Collins, a centrist Republican, has publicly disagreed with President Donald Trump on some issues but also provided a reliable Republican vote when the margin is slim. Polls have found her to be unpopular in her state, but she has proven resilient in elections: In 2020, when former President Joe Biden won the state by nine points, Collins defeated well-funded Democrat Sara Gideon by nearly as much. According to the Federal Election Commission, Collins has the most cash on hand in the race with just over $8 million as of Dec. 31. Platner has about $3.7 million, and Mills trails with $1.3 million. The Boston Globe said Collins will seek a “record” sixth term, setting up what will likely be one of the “most expensive” Senate contests this election cycle. Senator Susan Collins announced she will seek a record sixth term, setting up what will likely be among the most closely watched — and most expensive — Senate contests in the country. https://t.co/2jStzWdyfA — The Boston Globe (@BostonGlobe) February 10, 2026 “When Susan Collins was first elected to the Senate 30 years ago, she ran on a campaign vow that she would never serve more than two terms,” Glenn Greenwald commented. “She’s now seeking her SIXTH term in the Senate. These people become ossified addicts for DC pomp and status and cling to it until death,” he added. When Susan Collins was first elected to the Senate 30 years ago, she ran on a campaign vow that she would never serve more than two terms. She's now seeking her SIXTH term in the Senate. These people become ossified addicts for DC pomp and status and cling to it until death. https://t.co/Vd0LMDCxhm — Glenn Greenwald (@ggreenwald) February 10, 2026 Maine Morning Star shared further: Fundraising data also confirms what has long been known anecdotally. Unions are banking on Platner, while the current Democratic establishment is throwing their support behind Mills. After Collins’ announcement Tuesday, Mills called out the senator for not standing up to President Donald Trump. “Seniority without a backbone is just tenure,” Mills said in a statement, “and after decades in Washington, Senator Collins has failed to demonstrate the leadership required in this dangerous moment in history. As Donald Trump tramples on the Constitution, undermines the rule of law, and weaponizes the federal government against the American people, Susan Collins is refusing to stand up to his abuses and is instead rubber stamping a Republican agenda that prioritizes the wants of the wealthy over the needs of working Maine people.” Meanwhile, the Republican National Committee labeled the Democrats in the race as “extreme versus more extreme,” referring to Mills and Platner, respectively. “The only question is which of their candidates will run farther to the left to claim victory in this messy primary,” spokesperson Kristen Cianci said in a statement. “With candidates committed to a radical socialist agenda – including an actual Nazi and a repeat fraudster – it’s clear Maine’s Senate seat needs to remain in Republican hands.” The latter remarks refer to Platner’s now-covered tattoo that resembled a Nazi symbol — a connection he denied knowing until recently. The revelation about the tattoo was in addition to sexist, racist, homophobic and other offensive statements unearthed last fall from Platner’s Reddit history. While that part of his past led many outside Maine to believe that his quick rise was coming to an end, Platner has maintained a strong foothold, continuing to turn out massive crowds and build a deep volunteer base who relate to the candidate’s personal growth and are fed up with the establishment. The RNC’s description of Mills as a “fraudster” refers to an ongoing investigation into state Medicaid payments, which has now been thrust into the national spotlight after a targeted request from the Trump administration.

Before the healthcare bureaucracy’s myopic focus on COVID-19 and other potential pandemics, the Centers for the Disease Control issued a stunning warning about the threat of parasitic diseases here in the United States: Most people think parasitic diseases occur in poor and developing countries, or are infections they might pick up on a trip to a foreign country. However, parasitic infections also occur in the United States, and in some cases affect millions of people. Often they can go unnoticed, with few symptoms. But many times the infections cause serious illnesses, including seizures, blindness, pregnancy complications, heart failure, and even death. Anyone—regardless of race or economic status—can become infected. CDC has targeted five neglected parasitic infections (NPIs) in the United States as priorities for public health action based on the numbers of people infected, the severity of the illnesses, or our ability to prevent and treat them. These NPIs include Chagas disease, cysticercosis, toxocariasis, toxoplasmosis, and trichomoniasis. The threat of parasites is just as high today, as it was just six years ago – the only difference is that our healthcare establishment has all but abandoned doing the necessary work of empowering Americans to take control of their health and preventing dangerous healthcare outcomes before they occur. Fortunately, freedom-fighting doctors like Dr. Peter McCullough are now speaking up about the threats posed by parasites. In a post on his widely-read SubStack, Dr. McCullough says: While each illness has diagnostic strategies followed by care providers, many patients want to take a proactive stance with respect to parasites. The CDC says the burden of parasitic diseases among Americans is high. More than 300,000 people living in the United States are infected withTrypanosoma cruzi, the parasite that causes Chagas disease, and more than 300 infected babies are born every year. There are at least 1,000 hospitalizations for symptomatic cysticercosis per year in the United States. At least 14 percent of the U.S. population has been exposed toToxocara, the parasite that causes toxocariasis, and each year at least 70 people—most of them children—are blinded by resulting eye disease. More than 60 million people in the United States are chronically infected withToxoplasma gondii, the parasite that causes toxoplasmosis; new infections in pregnant women can lead to birth defects and infections in those with compromised immune systems can be fatal. Trichomoniasis can cause pregnancy problems and increase the risk of other sexually transmitted infections including HIV. TheTrichomonas parasite is extremely common, affecting 3.7 million people in the United States, although it is easily treatable.  Not only is Dr. McCullough sounding the alarm about the threat of parasites, McCullough is also offering Americans the ability to do something about this threat: If you think you could be impacted, contact The Wellness Company for a review with one of our doctors and look for the combination parasite cleanse featuring combined ivermectin/mebendazole. Ivermectin to the Rescue! If you feel off, a parasite cleanse may help you regain your health. There is no better cleanse than pure lab-tested Ivermectin + Mebendazole, compounded into a single capsule by The Wellness Company. Ivermectin and Mebendazole combine to effectively treat parasitic infections. 90 Oral Capsules, each containing 25mg Ivermectin + 250mg Mebendazole, a clinically effective dose. 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