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Poll shows Georgia Democrats ahead in senate, gubernatorial races

An initial post-primary poll showed Collins trailing Ossoff, and a strategist described his campaign’s intended message.

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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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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Fox News Poll Shows Ossoff Leading Collins in Georgia Senate Race

Outlets agree a Fox News poll put Jon Ossoff 13 points ahead of Mike Collins in Georgia’s Senate race. Left-leaning outlets emphasize Ossoff’s lead and campaign momentum, including his debate challenge to Collins. Center outlets largely present the poll and post-primary context, with some noting candidate exchanges and the possibility that the race could become more competitive. Right-leaning outlets focus on the poll’s voter-preference figures.

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