# Takeaways: Trump and abortion rights take center stage in first Maine Senate debate

https://mins.news/en/item/89060

- CNN, 2026-10-07 03:45 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.cnn.com/2026/10/06/politics/maine-senate-debate-susan-collins-troy-jackson-takeaways?Date=20261007&Profile=CNNPolitics

> Republican Sen. Susan Collins and Democratic challenger Troy Jackson clashed over President Donald Trump and abortion rights during their first debate in Maine’s closely watched Senate race. Control of the chamber is at stake.

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