FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 8th, 2026

PORTLAND, ME — Collins for Senator released the following statement from campaign spokeswoman Blake Kernen following the WMTW debate:

“Just when it looked like the choice could not be more clear, this debate drew an even bigger contrast between Senator Collins’ results-driven leadership and Troy Jackson’s failed leadership in Augusta. Troy Jackson is just not up for the job. After tonight, it is obvious why Maine Democrats didn’t want Troy as their gubernatorial nominee and his neighbors rejected his campaign to be a town selectman.”