Heating Oil vs. Electricity: The Battle for Maine's Senate Seat
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In October, Maine's Republican Senator Susan Collins and her Democratic challenger, former state Senate President Troy Jackson, met for four debates. Each debate focused heavily on energy affordability. Each exchange followed roughly the same script: when Jackson brought up the high costs of heating a home with oil, Collins countered with the promise of cheaper electricity. The race has become a referendum on how to keep Maine homes warm—and who can lower the bill.