Global Politics Report Editorial
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.
Key Data
Source: The New York Times
Politics desk: Congress
Published: Oct. 06, 2026 at 10:43 PM ET
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Original source: The New York Times