Susan Collins criticizes rival's comment
The gist
Maine Republican Sen. Susan Collins said Democratic rival Troy Jackson's "Oh.
The exchange is the latest flashpoint in a Senate race that could decide control of the chamber.
How it unfolded
- Oct 8, 2026 –11, 2026Defending Main Street, a super PAC backing Collins, spent nearly $25,000 on digital placements for the ad "So Many Taxes" against Jackson, running it in hundreds of zip codes across Oregon and Washington State.
- Oct 12, 2026The Google listing for the ad appeared to have been fixed to show ZIP codes in Maine after social media users noted the ad had aired in Oregon.
- Oct 13, 2026The third of four scheduled Senate debates between Collins and Jackson, hosted by WABI and WAGM, took place; the final debate was set for Thursday in Bangor before a live audience.