Portland Resident Criticizes Senator Susan Collins Ahead of 2026 Election

Michael Boyson, a resident of Portland, published a letter to the editor criticizing Senator Susan Collins and arguing she is the wrong choice for the Senate in the November 2026 election. Boyson challenged reports regarding the benefits Collins brings to Maine through her position as chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee.

Boyson claimed that local infrastructure funding is the result of unethical trade-offs. He specifically cited the confirmation of Justice Brett Kavanaugh, funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and the erosion of the rule of law as the cost of her strategic positioning. He stated his intention to vote for a candidate focused on the middle class and truth in government rather than one who emphasizes local projects.