Poll: U.S. Senate, Maine governor races tight

MAINE (WABI) - We are exactly one week away from the midterm election.

According to the Marist Poll published Tuesday, October 27, the race for the Maine U.S. Senate seat is close.

Democratic challenger Troy Jackson has a 2-point lead over incumbent Senator Susan Collins, 49% to 47%.

The poll factors in Mainers who are likely to vote in the election. The margin of error for likely voters is 6.6 points.

Among registered voters, Jackson has a 9-point lead. The margin of error for registered voters is 4.1 points.

In the race for Maine governor, Republican Bobby Charles and Democrat Hannah Pingree are tied at 44%, according to the poll. Independent Rick Bennett received 6% of votes. The remaining 6% of voters are undecided.

The poll surveyed 1,449 Mainers.