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Georgia Senate runoff could become Kemp vs Trump proxy battle in June

Collins advanced to a runoff against Derek Dooley in the Republican contest to challenge Jon Ossoff.

Georgia Senate runoff could become Kemp vs Trump proxy battle in June
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This article1 analysis · Oct 6, 2026
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May 19, 2026
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Mike Collins and Derek Dooley advanced to a June 16 runoff in Georgia’s Republican Senate primary. Gov. Brian Kemp has endorsed Dooley, raising the possibility that the contest could become a proxy battle with President Donald Trump.

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Mike Collins R · GA-10
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Mike Collins
R · GA-10

Republican Senate candidate in the Georgia runoff

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Republican Senate candidate in the Georgia runoff

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Jon Ossoff
D · GA · SEN

Democratic senator and the expected opponent of the Republican nominee

Raphael G. Warnock
D · GA · SEN

Georgia senator who commented on Republican infighting

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President whose possible endorsement is discussed in the runoff

Buddy Carter
R · GA-1

Republican representative who also competed in the Georgia Senate primary

ALSO MENTIONED  Brian Kemp, Georgia governor who endorsed Derek Dooley

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Mike Collins and Derek Dooley Advance to Georgia Senate Primary Runoff

Outlets on the center and right agree that Collins and Dooley advanced from Georgia’s Republican Senate primary to a runoff; its winner will face Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff in November. Center outlets mostly treat the result as a contest to choose Ossoff’s challenger, with some adding candidate or party dynamics. Right-leaning outlets stress the Republican effort to challenge Ossoff and party alignments, with some portraying Collins as a particularly strong challenger.

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