Who is in this race?

Collins is a U.S. senator. Jackson led the Maine Senate and worked as a logger.

What does the archive look at?

The archive looks at Collins's votes and Jackson's work on labor rights. It also tracks changes in Jackson's views.

Where does campaign money come from?

The archive reports money linked to AIPAC and outside groups for Collins. It says Jackson has promised not to take AIPAC money. His past campaign donations still need a closer look.

What still needs checking?

Jackson's place on the ballot and his current campaign money records need a final check.

Five things to look at

1. Health care
2. Jobs and money
3. Safety and fairness
4. War and military spending
5. Children and families

Ask the same questions about both people. Look at what they did, not just what they said.

What do these words mean?

PAC: A group that raises or spends money in politics.

Outside spending: Money a group spends to help or oppose a candidate. It is not always a gift to the campaign.

Pending: We still need to check.

Flag: Something the archive asks readers to look at more closely. A flag is not proof of wrongdoing.