Troy Jackson Tells Susan Collins to “Shut Up” During Final Maine Senate Debate

Wilkes Barre Scranton Hazleton, PA, October 15, 2026 —

Democratic candidate Troy Jackson told Republican Sen. Susan Collins to “shut up” during a heated final debate in the Maine U.S. Senate race, according to the available account of the event.

The debate took place in a theater in Bangor. The account describes it as the final debate, but does not provide a date or further details about the event. It also does not identify the issue or exchange that preceded Jackson’s remark, or describe Collins’ response.

Jackson’s remark is the only specific moment from the debate included in the account. It does not provide information about other topics discussed, the moderator, or the candidates’ positions. No additional remarks from either candidate are included.

The available information also does not give further context about the candidates’ campaigns or explain what happened after the exchange. The account identifies Jackson as the Democratic candidate and Collins as the Republican senator, but does not provide other details about their campaigns or the race.

As a result, the reported moment establishes that Jackson made the remark during the debate, but leaves the surrounding exchange and its broader context unspecified. Further details about the discussion, the candidates’ reactions and any follow-up were not provided.

Story summarized from the original created by PATRICK WHITTLE, Associated Press on www.2822news.com, see more information here.

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