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Susan Collins, Amid Tough Maine Senate Battle, Says She’s Long Had Benign Tremor

Posted on May 21, 2026

Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) revealed to a local media outlet that she has a benign tremor that sometimes causes trembling in her hands, head or voice and is taking medication for the condition but said it “has absolutely no impact on my ability to do my job.” Collins, 73, shared the details about her medical condition with News Center Maine as she is preparing for a tough reelection battle against oyster farmer and Marine and Army National Guard combat veteran Graham Platner.  

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