Republican Senator Susan Collins and Democrat Troy Jackson participated in the second Maine Senate debate on Thursday, October 8, 2026. The debate, which lasted one hour and was hosted by WMTW, included discussions on the Iran war and rising prices as the candidates prepare for the upcoming Election Day. The candidates exchanged criticisms regarding their records, leading to moments of tension during the debate.
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Maine Senate Debate Features Tensions Over Key Issues
In the second Maine Senate debate held on October 8, 2026, Republican Senator Susan Collins and Democrat Troy Jackson discussed issues such as the Iran war and high prices. The debate featured moments of tension as both candidates defended their records ahead of the upcoming Election Day.
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