Politics · October 22, 2026
Chris Pappas Could Make History in New Hampshire’s Senate Race
In preparation for the upcoming midterm elections, U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez joined Democratic Senate nominee Troy Jackson for a 'Students vs. Billionaires' town hall in Portland, Maine. The event, hosted by More Perfect University, targeted young and progressive voters with discussions on healthcare, tuition costs, and transgender rights. Jackson is challenging Republican incumbent Senator Susan Collins in a race currently considered a toss-up. Meanwhile, in New Hampshire, Democratic nominee Chris Pappas is campaigning for a Senate seat in a bid that could be historic for the state.
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Chris Pappas Could Make History in New Hampshire’s Senate Race
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AOC motivates Dem base for Troy Jackson in Maine battleground Senate race
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez stumps for Jackson in Maine U.S. Senate race
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AOC says she’s a ‘girl’s girl’ while ripping Dem pols for caving on transgender rights
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AOC rallies in Maine for Troy Jackson, calls Susan Collins part of 'ruling class'
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Reported across the spectrum
- Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez campaigned for Troy Jackson in Portland, Maine.
- The event was a 'Students vs. Billionaires' town hall hosted by More Perfect University.
- Troy Jackson is the Democratic nominee challenging incumbent Republican Senator Susan Collins.
- Polls indicate the Maine Senate race is highly competitive and considered a toss-up.
- Chris Pappas is the Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate in New Hampshire.
Reported by only some outlets
- Troy Jackson replaced previous Democratic nominee Graham Platner after Platner withdrew due to sexual assault allegations.
- Ocasio-Cortez criticized other Democrats for 'caving' on transgender rights during the event.
- Susan Collins is the only Republican senator running for reelection in a state won by Kamala Harris.
- The town hall topics included skyrocketing rent, tuition costs, and free speech.
- Ocasio-Cortez removed her/she pronouns from her X bio following the 2024 election.
Left-leaning outlets tend to emphasize…
focus on the historic nature of Democratic candidacies and the mobilization of youth and progressive voters against billionaires
Right-leaning outlets tend to emphasize…
highlight internal Democratic divisions over transgender issues and link the current nominee to his predecessor's scandal
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