In final debate, Collins and Jackson share different outlooks on future of democracy

By: Emma Davis

Outlets: Maine Morning Star

Published: October 16, 2026

Words: 1,321

Last Updated: 2 days, 1 hour ago

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Incumbent Republican U.S. Sen. Susan Collins and Democratic nominee Troy Jackson offered new insight on how they view the state of American democracy, gun rights, campaign finance and more during their final debate on Thursday.

The debate, hosted jointly by the Portland Press Herald, Maine Public and NEWSCENTER Maine at Gracie Theatre in Bangor, was the fourth in two weeks and the only that included questions submitted directly from voters, …

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