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Georgia Republicans scramble to pick candidate to take on Jon Ossoff

Dooley is the first-time candidate Kemp recruited to challenge Collins and Carter in the primary.

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May 18, 2026
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Georgia Republicans are preparing for Tuesday’s Senate primary, with Mike Collins, Buddy Carter and Derek Dooley competing to challenge Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff. The article describes their different campaign approaches and the party’s concerns about its chances in the general election.

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Buddy Carter
R · GA-1

Republican Senate primary candidate

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

Republican Senate primary candidate

Collins's version of this story ↗
Bernie Moreno
R · OH · SEN

Ohio senator cited as an example of a Republican senator who had not held elected office before

Jon Ossoff
D · GA · SEN

Democratic senator and expected general-election opponent

Raphael G. Warnock
D · GA · SEN

Democratic senator from Georgia mentioned in the state’s recent Senate election history

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President and political figure invoked by Collins and the candidates

Tim Sheehy
R · MT · SEN

Montana senator cited as an example of a Republican senator who had not held elected office before

David McCormick
R · PA · SEN

Pennsylvania senator cited as an example of a Republican senator who had not held elected office before

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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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