Biddeford, Maine – The office of Republican U.S. Senator Susan Collins was vandalized Monday night, marking the second attack on the location in a month. According to Collins’ chief of staff Katie Brown, vandals dumped a bucket of red paint in front of the building and wrote the phrase “BLOOD on her HANDS” in crimson on the sidewalk.
Chief of staff calls the act intimidation
Brown told Fox News that the incident is “another attempt to intimidate the Senator and her staff” and described the tactics as “disturbing, but not effective.” She emphasized that Collins’ staff remains “undeterred and on the job” as the election approaches.
Previous graffiti and local tensions
The latest vandalism follows a September incident in which the office door was spray‑painted with the derogatory phrase “Trump whore” in red letters. The repeated attacks have heightened concerns among local officials and residents.
Connection to recent ICE shooting
The Biddeford office is located near the site of a July shooting involving Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers, where a 26‑year‑old Colombian national, Johan Sebastián Guerrero, was killed. The proximity of the office to that incident has added a layer of tension to the community.
Protest activity and political response
Days after the ICE shooting, protesters entered the Biddeford office, chanting “vote her out.” In response to the September graffiti, former Democratic state Senator Troy Jackson, who is challenging Collins for the U.S. Senate seat, issued a statement condemning the vandalism. “Senator Collins and her staff should be able to do their jobs without anyone defacing their office, and I condemn whoever did this,” Jackson said.
Police investigation and campaign silence
Biddeford police are investigating the Monday night incident, and both the Collins and Jackson campaigns have not provided additional comment at this time.
Election context
The vandalism occurs on the eve of Election Day, a critical moment for voters in Maine as they head to the polls to decide the future of their Senate representation. Local officials urge residents to focus on the issues and exercise their right to vote.
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