Maine Senate Debate: Collins vs. Jackson

Senator Susan Collins and Democratic challenger Troy Jackson faced off in the first Maine Senate debate, clashing over President Trump, ICE and other issues. Jackson became the Democratic nominee in late July after primary winner Graham Platner's campaign collapsed.

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Takeaways From the First Maine Senate Debate Between Susan Collins and Troy Jackson

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Senator Susan Collins, one of the most vulnerable Republicans in the midterms, clashed with the Democratic challenger Troy Jackson over President Trump, ICE and more.

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Takeaways From the First Maine Senate Debate Between Susan Collins and Troy Jackson

Senator Susan Collins, one of the most vulnerable Republicans in the midterms, clashed with the Democratic challenger Troy Jackson over President Trump, ICE and more.

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Troy Jackson is racing against time in his bid to unseat Susan Collins

Jackson became the party's nominee in late July after the campaign of Democratic primary winner Graham Platner fell apart.

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