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Trump-endorsed Mike Collins wins Georgia primary for Senate, to face Jon Ossoff in November

Collins won the Republican Senate primary and is set to face Jon Ossoff in November.

Trump-endorsed Mike Collins wins Georgia primary for Senate, to face Jon Ossoff in November
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This article1 analysis · Oct 5, 2026
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Georgia Republicans chose Rep. Mike Collins as their Senate nominee after a runoff, setting up a November contest with Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff. The article describes the race as a major opportunity for both parties and reports a substantial fundraising and outside-spending advantage for Ossoff.

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Mike Collins
R · GA-10

Republican Senate nominee from Georgia

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Jon Ossoff
D · GA · SEN

Democratic incumbent senator and Collins’ general-election opponent

Ossoff's version of this story ↗

Democratic Senate candidate in Texas and state representative

Democratic Senate candidate in Iowa and state representative

Susan M. Collins
R · ME · SEN

Republican senator from Maine

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who endorsed Collins

Kamala Harris
Former U.S. Senator (D-CA)

Democratic presidential candidate in 2024

Democratic Senate candidate in Maine

Roy Cooper
D · NC

Democratic Senate candidate in North Carolina

Republican candidate who lost the runoff to Collins

Sherrod Brown
Former U.S. Senator (D-OH)

Democratic Senate candidate in Ohio and former senator

Mary Peltola
Former U.S. Representative (D-AK)

Democratic Senate candidate in Alaska and former representative

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Mike Collins Wins Georgia Republican Senate Runoff

Mike Collins won Georgia’s Republican Senate runoff and the party’s nomination, setting up a November race against Sen. Jon Ossoff. Left-leaning outlets treat Collins’s nomination as politically consequential, highlighting criticism and the possibility it could benefit Ossoff. Center outlets mostly emphasize the result and November matchup, though some also note Republican divisions or controversies surrounding Collins. Right-leaning outlets foreground Trump’s endorsement and the Republican win, with some presenting it as momentum heading into the race against Ossoff.

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