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Poll shows Georgia Democrats ahead in senate, gubernatorial races

An initial post-primary poll showed Ossoff leading Republican nominee Mike Collins.

Poll shows Georgia Democrats ahead in senate, gubernatorial races
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This article1 analysis · Oct 5, 2026
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A Fox News poll found Sen. Jon Ossoff leading Republican Senate nominee Mike Collins by 13 points in Georgia, while Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms led Republican Rick Jackson by five points in the governor’s race. Strategists said the early margins could shift as the campaigns develop.

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Jon Ossoff
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Incumbent senator and Democratic candidate in the Georgia Senate race

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Mike Collins
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Republican Senate nominee challenging Jon Ossoff

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Raphael G. Warnock
D · GA · SEN

Senator cited as part of a Democratic campaign model

ALSO MENTIONED  Keisha Lance Bottoms, Democratic gubernatorial nominee; Loretta Lepore, Republican strategist commenting on the Senate race; Rick Jackson, Republican gubernatorial nominee; Tharon Johnson, Democratic strategist commenting on the Senate race

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