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Jackson Puts Collins on Defensive in US Senate Debates

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Debate Schedule for Maine Senate & Congressional Races

13 Oct, 2026

U.S. Senate Debates Oct. 13 at 7pm - Sen. Susan Collins (R) and Troy Jackson (D) on WABI/WAGM - streaming at https://www.youtube.com/@wabi-tv5 Oct. 15 at 8pm - Sen. Susan Collins (R) and Troy Jackson (D) hosted by NEWS Center Maine, Portland Press Herald & Maine Public with live audience at Gracie

For the People Rally w/ Troy Jackson & Dropkick Murphys — Fri. Oct. 16 in Biddeford

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