Candidates clash in Senate debates in Georgia, Iowa and Maine
Senate nominees in Georgia, Iowa and Maine clashed over the Iran war, the economy and more. CBS News' Aaron Navarro, Fin Gómez and Lana Zak have team coverage.
Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.) appeared on stage for a final debate on Tuesday night, dismissing talk of a potential 2028 presidential run. Ossoff emphasized his commitment to serving a full six-year term if re-elected in Georgia. His Republican opponent, Rep. Mike Collins, criticized Ossoff's socialist leanings and questioned his loyalty to Georgia.
In Maine, Republican Sen. Susan Collins highlighted her independence from President Trump, pointing to her votes against the Iran war and opposition to his controversial policies. Democratic challenger Troy Jackson accused Collins of enabling Trump's immigration crackdown. In Iowa, GOP Rep. Ashley Hinson and Democratic challenger Josh Turek clashed over Trump's tariffs and the state's struggling farm economy.
Hinson criticized Trump's deal with Russia over diesel prices, while Turek accused Hinson of contributing to Iowa's farm crisis through her support for Trump.
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