Along U.S. Route 1, Maine voters worry about heating oil, gas and Canadian tariffs
- Posted on October 1, 2026
- By NPR
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In brief
Maine's 2024 Senate race intensifies in rural Aroostook County, where economic concerns dominate voter priorities. Residents face mounting pressures from fluctuating heating oil and gasoline prices alongside potential tariff implications on Canadian trade. The competitive matchup between incumbent Republican Senator Susan Collins and Democratic challenger Troy Jackson reflects broader anxieties about rural prosperity, energy affordability, and cross-border commerce impacts on Maine's economy.
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Along U.S. Route 1, Maine voters worry about heating oil, gas and Canadian tariffs
Home to both Republican Sen. Susan Collins and Democratic candidate Troy Jackson, Maine's senate race has put rural Aroostook County in the spotlight.
