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Senator Susan Collins addresses Troy Jackson's personal life and temper during the Maine Senate race.

Senator Susan Collins addressed reports regarding the personal life of her Democratic challenger, Troy Jackson, during a recent interview in Kittery, Maine. When asked about the fact that Jackson fathered two children with his second cousin, Collins responded by acknowledging the reporter's mention of the detail while stating she would not officially bring it up herself.

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Collins also noted that Jackson appears to struggle with his temper, citing a 1988 police report where Jackson allegedly assaulted a man at a bar and was accused by his partner of pushing her around. While Jackson does not dispute the assault on the man, he denies the claim regarding his partner. Jackson has characterized the GOP focus on his personal life as a distraction from his political record. His campaign stated that Collins votes with Trump 96% of the time and has sold out working people in Maine. Collins countered that Jackson has a long political record that can be criticized, unlike his predecessor on the Democratic ballot, Graham Platner.

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