Susan Collins and Troy Jackson face off in final debate

Susan Collins and Troy Jackson faced off in their final debate in front of a live audience before the midterm US election which will decide Maine's next Senator, with supporters on either side voicing their support for their candidate.

Troy Jackson pointed to high home heating oil and electricity prices, blaming reliance on fossil fuels and aging energy infrastructure. He advocated for building new transmission lines to deliver green energy across Maine.

Susan Collins noted the broader economic pressures from global events like the Middle East conflict, arguing that her work on appropriations has secured funding for social safety nets like the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and WIC.

An audience member interrupted Collins by shouting about climate change.When Collins suggested the heckler was one of Jackson's supporters, Jackson retorted, he don't even know that kid," leading to a sharp clash between the candidates on stage.