Senate Debate Clashes in Michigan, Georgia and Maine | 2026 Midterms

This CNN-News18 video highlights tense exchanges from Senate debates in Michigan, Georgia and Maine ahead of the 2026 U.S. midterm elections. In Michigan, Republican Mike Rogers and Democrat Abdul El-Sayed traded personal attacks over topics including President Donald Trump, the war with Iran, tariffs on Canadian goods and the cost of living. In Georgia, Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff and Republican challenger Mike Collins debated each other's records and political positions. In Maine, Senator Susan Collins and Troy Jackson clashed over her independence from Trump and her voting record.

• Michigan debate between Mike Rogers and Abdul El-Sayed
• Georgia debate between Jon Ossoff and Mike Collins
• Maine debate between Susan Collins and Troy Jackson

WATCH: Personal attacks and heated exchanges took center stage as Senate candidates in Michigan, Georgia and Maine faced off in high-stakes debates ahead of the 2026 U.S. midterm elections. In Michigan, Republican Mike Rogers repeatedly called Democrat Abdul El-Sayed a “con man,” while El-Sayed described Rogers as “weak” and “cowardly.” Their debate covered President Donald Trump, the war with Iran, tariffs on Canadian goods, immigration, health care and the rising cost of living. In Georgia, Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff challenged Republican challenger Mike Collins over his record, political associations and support for Trump. Collins countered with attacks on Ossoff’s political positions and connections. In Maine, Republican Senator Susan Collins clashed with Democratic challenger Troy Jackson over her independence from Trump, her voting record and allegations Jackson raised concerning the war with Iran. Collins rejected the accusations and demanded an apology. All three races could play an important role in determining control of the U.S. Senate. Democrats are seeking a net gain of four seats to take control of the chamber, making battleground contests like these especially significant. Watch the key moments, sharpest exchanges and major policy disagreements from the Michigan, Georgia and Maine Senate debates. #Midterms2026 #SenateRace #USPolitics #MikeRogers #AbdulElSayed #JonOssoff #MikeCollins #SusanCollins #TroyJackson #DonaldTrump #SenateDebate #Election2026 #PoliticalNews #AmericanPolitics #breakingnews n18oc_world CNN-News18 is your trusted source for breaking news, updates, and in-depth analysis from around the world. CNN-News18 is dedicated to bringing you the latest news, trends, and insights, helping you stay informed and up-to-date. Subscribe Now and join our community of informed and engaged viewers. Follow Every Breaking Story LIVE 🔴 Watch News18 LIVE 24x7: https://youtube.com/live/rfDx1HMvXbQ Follow us on Google: news18.co/cn18g Follow CNN News18 on X: https://x.com/CNNnews18 Follow CNN News18 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnnnews18/ Follow CNN News18 on Facebook: facebook.com/cnnnews18 #GetCloserToTheNews with latest headlines on politics, sports and entertainment on news18.com News18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube