Susan M. Collins
Susan Margaret Collins is an American politician serving as the senior United States senator for Maine since 1997. A member of the Republican Party, she is Maine's longest-serving member of Congress and the longest-serving Republican woman in the Senate. Collins has chaired the Senate Appropriations Committee since 2025.
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Background
Born
1952-12-07
Education
St. Lawrence University
Prior Occupations
politician, congressional staff, director
Positions Held
Treasurer and Receiver-General of Massachusetts, United States senator
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Country
United States
Chamber
Senate
Party
Republican
State
Maine
Status
Current member
In office since
1997
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