Fact Check: Did Troy Jackson expand Medicaid while Susan Collins cast the deciding vote for Medicaid cuts?

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Claimant: WinSenate


Claim: “Troy Jackson expanded Medicaid health coverage in Maine. Susan Collins was the deciding vote for Trump’s Medicaid cuts.”


Rating: MOSTLY FALSE


Explanation: Jackson supported and advocated for Medicaid expansion in Maine, but voters approved expansion by referendum and Gov. Janet Mills ultimately implemented it. Collins voted to advance the broader tax-and-spending bill at an earlier stage but later voted against final passage because of its Medicaid provisions.


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Date: 09/16/2026


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Last Updated on September 16, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check