How Two Senate Candidates Are Turning Constituent Support into Electoral Advantage

A recent report has uncovered how two vulnerable senators are leveraging constituent services to strengthen their re-election campaigns.

Susan Collins, R-Maine, and Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., have both been highlighted for providing targeted assistance to constituents in the lead-up to the 2026 midterm elections.

Justin Juray, owner of a Maine bowling alley that was the site of a mass shooting killing eight people, reported that Collins’ office helped him navigate tax and insurance challenges, including securing a disaster relief loan.

“I know that I have had an impact,” Collins told the report. “It’s extremely satisfying … when we’re able to solve a problem for an individual.”

John Curry, who operates a Georgia coffee shop, described how he was struggling financially after the pandemic when Ossoff intervened. The senator facilitated contact with the IRS and helped him receive a $126,000 payment from a federal program, preventing his business closure.

Ossoff emphasized his focus on accountability: “For a lot of people in Congress, their goal is to become more and more famous or infamous, find the cameras, post viral content,” he said. “That’s just not my approach to the job.”

The report notes that both senators’ offices maintain dedicated caseworkers focused on constituent needs, though staff often assist beyond their primary duties.

Collins is running for her sixth term in a state that supported Kamala Harris by seven points in 2024, while Ossoff seeks re-election in a state that backed Donald Trump by two points. The Cook Political Report classifies both races as “toss-ups.”

Juray, a registered Democrat, expressed his appreciation for Collins’ support, stating he is leaning toward her due to the assistance provided. A Republican operative in Georgia praised Ossoff’s office: “Their constituent services are second to none.”