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13 October
5:11 pm

electricity rates went up by forty percent in the state of Maine

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Susan Collins, at Maine U.S. Senate General Election Debate 3 (WABI/WAGM)

5:11 pm
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Why we checked itSpecific percentage increase in electricity rates attributed to a specific time period, potentially misattributed to the opponent's tenure as senate president
What we foundMaine electricity rates have risen substantially — roughly 42–55% over multi-year periods depending on the timeframe — but no authoritative source confirms a 40% increase tied to a specific, clearly defined period that matches the claim as stated.
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