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Georgia Republicans scramble to pick a candidate to take on Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff

Dooley is presenting himself as an outsider and emphasizing his ability to win the general election.

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Georgia Republicans are preparing for a competitive Senate primary to choose a challenger to Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff. Mike Collins, Buddy Carter and Derek Dooley are vying for the nomination, with a possible runoff adding time and expense before the general election.

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Republican Senate candidate seeking the nomination to challenge Jon Ossoff

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Buddy Carter
R · GA-1

Republican candidate seeking the nomination to challenge Jon Ossoff

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Mike Collins
R · GA-10

Republican candidate seeking the nomination to challenge Jon Ossoff

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Bernie Moreno
R · OH · SEN

Ohio senator cited as an example of a Republican political outsider

Jon Ossoff
D · GA · SEN

Democratic senator and incumbent whom the Republican candidates hope to challenge

Raphael G. Warnock
D · GA · SEN

Democratic senator mentioned in the account of recent Georgia Senate contests

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President whose support Collins invokes and who has not endorsed a candidate

Tim Sheehy
R · MT · SEN

Montana senator cited as an example of a Republican political outsider

David McCormick
R · PA · SEN

Pennsylvania senator cited as an example of a Republican political outsider

ALSO MENTIONED  Brian Kemp, Outgoing Georgia governor who recruited and supports Dooley; Gary Waldrep, Local party committee chairman who questioned Collins about appealing to moderate voters

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Republicans Compete for Georgia Senate Nomination to Challenge Jon Ossoff

Georgia Republicans are competing for their party’s Senate nomination to challenge Sen. Jon Ossoff, with Gov. Brian Kemp backing Derek Dooley. Center outlets mostly describe a crowded primary, with varying emphasis on candidates’ electability, Kemp’s influence, a possible runoff and the race’s broader Senate stakes.

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