Collins to four Maine debates as Senate race heats up
TL;DR
Republican Sen. Susan Collins has agreed to participate in four debates with Democratic challenger Troy Jackson ahead of Maine’s November Senate race, though Jackson has not yet committed. The debates, hosted by local outlets and likely in a town-hall format, are being pushed quickly with Collins aiming to have the first one within two weeks. Collins, seeking a sixth term, remains a durable incumbent while Democrats hope Maine can be a path to flipping the Senate.
- Susan Collins agrees to four debates ahead of Senate election in Maine The Washington Post
- Jackson invites Collins to town halls after senator proposes debate series Maine Morning Star
- Susan Collins bucks trend as an incumbent pushing for more debates Washington Examiner
- Collins, Jackson & the Debate Stage Newsradio WGAN |
- Debates set for Maine U.S. Senate race Spectrum News
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