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Susan Collins agrees to four debates ahead of Senate election in Maine

Washington Post Politics Thursday 27 August 2026, 20:02 UTC By Liz Goodwin 1 min read
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Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) has accepted invitations to four debates ahead of November’s election in a state that has become crucial to each party’s potential path to power in the Senate. Democracy Dies in Darkness The 7 logo The 7 LIVESusan Collins agrees to four debates ahead of Senate election in Maine Her Democratic rival has not yet accepted.

Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) has accepted invitations to four debates ahead of November’s election in a state that has become crucial to each party’s potential path to power in the Senate. Democracy Dies in Darkness The 7 logo The 7 LIVESusan Collins agrees to four debates ahead of Senate election in Maine Her Democratic rival has not yet accepted.
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