More than 250 Mainers request attorney general investigate Collins corruption allegations

By: Emma Davis

Outlets: Maine Morning Star

Published: October 14, 2026

Words: 561

Last Updated: 3 days, 9 hours ago


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More than 250 people sent a letter to Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey Wednesday requesting that his office investigate corruption allegations against U.S. Sen. Susan Collins.

The group argues that a state statute would permit such an investigation because it governs state election laws and does not distinguish between state officials or federal officials. Title 17-A M.R.S.A. Section 33 states that the Maine Attorney General “shall” designate the deputy attorney general …

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