Politics · October 9, 2026
Second Maine Senate debate takes testy turn: 3 takeaways
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Republican Senator Susan Collins and Democratic challenger Troy Jackson engaged in their second televised debate on Thursday, focusing on foreign policy, the economy, and ethics. The debate, described as testy, featured mutual accusations of corruption as the candidates compete in a high-stakes race that could impact Senate control.
Republican Senator Susan Collins and Democratic challenger Troy Jackson engaged in their second televised debate on Thursday, focusing on foreign policy, the economy, and ethics. The debate, described as testy, featured mutual accusations of corruption as the candidates compete in a high-stakes race that could impact Senate control.