Live updates: Susan Collins and Troy Jackson debate for the first time

Republican Sen. Susan Collins and Democratic challenger Troy Jackson participated in their first Senate debate on Tuesday in Maine. The candidates clashed over several key issues, including President Donald Trump, the cost of living, and abortion. This encounter marks a significant moment in one of the most closely watched Senate races in the country, as the two opponents traded attacks regarding seniority and political alignment in a race described as unprecedented for the state of Maine.