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5 Takeaways From the Senate Debate in Maine

5 Takeaways From the Senate Debate in Maine
New York Times Friday 16 October 2026, 01:42 UTC By Emily Davies 1 min read
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Troy Jackson answering a question during a debate with Senator Susan Collins at Husson University in Bangor, Maine, on Thursday.

Troy Jackson answering a question during a debate with Senator Susan Collins at Husson University in Bangor, Maine, on Thursday.
Takeaways (PERSON) the Senate Debate (ORG) Maine (LOCATION) Troy Jackson (PERSON) Susan Collins (PERSON) Husson University (ORG) Bangor (LOCATION)
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