The debate occurred as the race moves toward next month's election with current odds favoring the challenger. Jackson holds a 14 percentage point lead over the incumbent, with projections placing him at 57% and Collins at 43%.
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Troy Jackson Leads Susan Collins 57% to 43% in Maine Senate Race
US Politics7 days ago
Republican Senator Susan Collins and Democrat Troy Jackson met on Oct 13 for the third of four planned debates to contest Maine's US Senate seat. The candidates opened the discussion by addressing rising energy costs, during which Collins claimed she secured the release of Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) funds a month earlier than the legal mandate to assist residents filling oil tanks for winter.
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