Candidates clash in Senate debates in Georgia, Iowa and Maine

On October 14, 2026, Senate nominees from Georgia, Iowa, and Maine held debates where they clashed on issues such as the Iran war and economic policies. In Georgia, candidates discussed their stances on military intervention in Iran. The debate in Iowa focused heavily on domestic economic issues and how each candidate planned to address them if elected. Meanwhile, in Maine, the discussion also included foreign policy but centered more broadly on environmental concerns and healthcare access. CBS News correspondents Aaron Navarro, Fin Gómez, and Lana Zak covered these debates across the three states.