Collins vs Jackson on Affordability | Portland Maine News

Senator Susan Collins is going after her opponent Troy Jackson with fiery new ads, blaming him for soaring property taxes and electricity costs in Maine — key issues voters say they care about most. She points to the end of a senior property tax stabilization program, though state officials say it was scrapped due to ballooning costs and administrative strain — while other senior tax relief programs were expanded. On electricity, she cites a 36% jump in utility revenue, but state data shows a smaller increase — and critics note her claims may mislead by conflating revenue with actual bills. Jackson’s campaign fires back with misleading claims about Collins’ voting record, including falsely accusing her of supporting Medicaid cuts when she actually voted against the final version. Both sides are simplifying complex policy realities to win over voters concerned about their wallets. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/10c7dd9a177aa5d9