In first debate, Collins and Jackson blame each other for Mainers’ struggles

By: Emma Davis

Outlets: Maine Morning Star

Published: October 7, 2026

Words: 1,615

Last Updated: 1 week, 3 days ago

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Sharing the stage for the first time Tuesday night, incumbent Republican U.S. Sen. Susan Collins and Democratic nominee Troy Jackson directly blamed each other for Mainers’ struggles and called each other corrupt.

Tuesday night’s debate, hosted by CBS News 13/ WGME, is the first of four debates over the next two weeks for the Senate race, which could decide the balance of power in U.S. Congress. Polls have the candidates …

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