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Democrat Jon Ossoff skates as Georgia GOP Senate primary drags on to runoff election

The Republican runoff delays the selection of Ossoff’s opponent in the November Senate election.

Democrat Jon Ossoff skates as Georgia GOP Senate primary drags on to runoff election
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This article1 analysis · Oct 6, 2026
May 19, 2026
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Georgia Republicans failed to choose a Senate nominee outright, sending Mike Collins and Derek Dooley to a June runoff while Jon Ossoff waits to learn his November opponent. Buddy Carter finished third.

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Jon Ossoff D · GA · SEN
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Jon Ossoff
D · GA · SEN

Incumbent senator awaiting the Republican nominee who will challenge him

PRIMARY SUBJECT

Republican Senate candidate advancing to a runoff

Dooley's version of this story ↗
Mike Collins
R · GA-10

Republican Senate candidate advancing to a runoff

Collins's version of this story ↗
Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who made no endorsement in the Republican primary

Former president cited in the account of Georgia’s 2020 presidential result

Buddy Carter
R · GA-1

Republican Senate candidate who finished third and criticized Collins

David A. Perdue
Former U.S. Senator (R-GA)

Republican who previously lost a Senate race to Ossoff

Johnny Isakson
Former U.S. Senator (R-GA)

Former Republican senator cited in Georgia election history

ALSO MENTIONED  Brian Kemp, Georgia governor who endorsed Dooley; Jim Barksdale, Democratic Senate candidate defeated by Johnny Isakson in 2016

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Georgia Republicans Send Senate Primary to Runoff to Choose Ossoff Challenger

Georgia Republicans have not yet settled on a Senate nominee to challenge Jon Ossoff in November, leaving the contest unresolved. Center outlets emphasize Republican concerns that a prolonged contest gives Ossoff more time to build a fundraising advantage. Right-leaning outlets frame the delay as a temporary advantage for Ossoff while reporting that the primary is headed to a runoff.

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