Troy Jackson Tells Susan Collins to ‘Shut up’ During Heated Maine Senate Debate
The interruption underscored a tense final debate as Collins and Jackson clashed over Trump, Supreme Court reform and gun policy.
- Republican Susan Collins and Democrat Troy Jackson held their final Maine Senate debate Thursday in Bangor, marked by a heated exchange where Jackson told Collins to "shut up."
- Collins entered the race with a fundraising advantage, though Jackson raised $20.4 million in the third quarter as candidates sparred over partisan loyalty and Donald Trump's impact on consumer prices.
- About 15 minutes into the debate, a protester interrupted proceedings to shout "AI data centers are destroying our climate," prompting Collins to quip the demonstrator was "obviously one of Troy's supporters."
- The Maine GOP labeled Jackson's "shut up" comment "unacceptable behavior" following the final debate before the Nov. 3 election, underscoring the race's contentious final stretch.
- Beyond the confrontations, candidates debated Supreme Court reform and gun control, with Jackson supporting term limits and Collins advocating "reasonable limits" on magazine capacity as the Senate seat remains crucial for party control.
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Troy Jackson tells Susan Collins to ‘shut up’ during heated Maine Senate debate – WTOP News
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Democratic Senate candidate Troy Jackson told Republican Sen. Susan Collins to “shut up” during a heated final Maine U.S. Senate debate that also included an interruption from a data center protester. Thursday night’s debate in a Bangor theater was the last of four meetings between Collins and Jackson, who are running...
‘OH, SHUT UP!’ Troy Jackson Snaps at Susan Collins in Explosive Final Maine Senate Debate
It was a debate moment for the ages. Democratic Senate candidate Troy Jackson told Republican Sen. Susan Collins to “shut up” Thursday night during their fourth and final debate after a protester disrupted the event in Bangor. It all happened at Husson University’s Gracie Theatre. As Collins spoke, a protester screeched that AI data centers [...]
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Troy Jackson tells Susan Collins to ‘shut up’ during heated Maine Senate debate
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Democratic Senate candidate Troy Jackson told Republican Sen. Susan Collins to “shut up” during a heated final Maine U.S. Senate debate that also included an interruption from a data center protester.
Troy Jackson tells Susan Collins to 'shut up' during heated
This combination of photos shows Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, on Sept. 24, 2026, in Washington, left, and her challenger for the Maine's U.S. Senate seat, Democratic candidate Troy Jackson on July 16, 2026, in Portland, Maine. (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib, Robert F. Bukaty)
Troy Jackson's Outburst at Susan Collins During Senate Debate Disruption
In a heated moment during the Senate debate in Maine, Troy Jackson confronted Susan Collins after a protester interrupted her speech. This exchange showcased the escalating tensions in the political climate.
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