5 must-see Senate debate moments you may have missed ahead of the midterms

Key Points:

• Senate debates ahead of the 2026 midterms have been marked by heated exchanges, personal attacks, and notable gaffes across multiple key races, reflecting deep political divisions and intense competition.
• In Michigan, Republican Mike Rogers and Democrat Abdul El-Sayed engaged in a combative debate that continued even during commercial breaks, with both candidates exchanging personal accusations and criticisms of each other's backgrounds and ideologies.
• Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff accused Republican Mike Collins of ties to white nationalists and extremist staffers, while Collins denied the allegations and criticized Ossoff as a radical liberal out of touch with voters.
• South Carolina Republican Senate candidate Sen. Darline Graham admitted during a primary debate that she was "not that informed" on national security issues, sparking criticism and social media backlash, including from former Gov. Nikki Haley.
• In Maine, Republican Sen. Susan Collins demanded an apology after Democrat Troy Jackson accused her of profiting from the Iran war, a claim Collins vehemently denied; meanwhile, Democratic candidate Ashley Webb faced mockery after citing songwriting and book writing as qualifications for Senate.