Collins is the only Republican senator currently seeking reelection in a state won by Kamala Harris in 2024. The confrontation tonight marks the first Senate debate in the current election cycle between the two candidates.
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Troy Jackson and Senator Susan Collins hold their first scheduled conversation on a public stage tonight at 7pm ET to discuss the contest for a US Senate seat. Betting odds from the Kalshi prediction market currently give Jackson a 57% chance of winning, while Collins holds a 43% probability of victory. NBC News has characterized the Maine Senate race as both close and pivotal.

Collins is the only Republican senator currently seeking reelection in a state won by Kamala Harris in 2024. The confrontation tonight marks the first Senate debate in the current election cycle between the two candidates.
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