Maine Sen. Susan Collins' Office Vandalized; Democratic Rival Condemns Act
Republican Senator vows not to be intimidated after vulgar graffiti appears on Biddeford office; challenger Troy Jackson calls vandalism 'wrong'.
Republican Sen. Susan Collins stated she will not be "intimidated" after her constituent office in Biddeford, Maine, was vandalized with vulgar graffiti. The words "Trump Whore" were sprayed on the office's entry doors.
The incident prompted her Democratic challenger, Troy Jackson, the former Maine Senate president, to break his silence and condemn the act. "Vandalism and intimidation are wrong, full stop," Jackson said in a statement. "Senator Collins and her staff should be able to do their jobs without anyone defacing their office, and I condemn whoever did this."
Collins' office confirmed the vandalism, and a photo of the defaced doors was shared on social media. The Biddeford police confirmed they are investigating the matter.
"Vandalism is unacceptable. Senator Collins and her staff will not be intimidated. Our Biddeford constituent service office remains open, and we will continue serving the people of Maine," Katie Brown, Collins' Chief of Staff, said in a statement.
Collins is seeking her sixth term in the Senate, facing a competitive race against Jackson in a state that leans Democratic. The race is considered a key contest for Democrats seeking to regain Senate majority control.
Former Maine state Rep. Austin Theriault, who lost a bid for Congress in 2024, also condemned the vandalism. "There shouldn't be any hesitation to condemn these sort of actions, regardless of where you are on the political spectrum," Theriault said, while questioning the initial silence from Jackson.
Maine GOP Communications Director Kristina Parker called the vandalism an "example of the radical left's aggression and inability to have civil discourse," adding, "We hope the prosecution is quick and smooth. Our political environment should not tolerate this volatile and disgusting behavior."
Collins' Biddeford office is located a few blocks from the site of a fatal shooting by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in July. Following that incident, protesters marched to Collins' office to demonstrate against her support for ICE funding.
Collins, a moderate Republican, has drawn attention throughout her career for her voting record and occasional breaks with President Donald Trump. She has faced criticism from both parties for various stances, including her vote to confirm Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh in 2018.