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Trump endorses Mike Collins in Georgia Senate race ahead of GOP runoff

Trump endorsed Collins and used his announcement to explain his choice and criticize Ossoff.

Trump endorses Mike Collins in Georgia Senate race ahead of GOP runoff
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This article1 analysis · Oct 5, 2026
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President Donald Trump endorsed Rep. Mike Collins over Derek Dooley in Georgia’s Republican Senate runoff, which is scheduled for Tuesday. The winner will face incumbent Sen. Jon Ossoff in November.

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Donald Trump R · President of the United States
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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who endorsed Collins and criticized Dooley and Ossoff

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Republican Senate candidate in the runoff against Collins

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Mike Collins
R · GA-10

Republican Senate candidate endorsed by Trump

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Jon Ossoff
D · GA · SEN

Incumbent senator and prospective general-election opponent

Buddy Carter
R · GA-1

Representative who placed third in the Georgia Republican primary

ALSO MENTIONED  Brian Kemp, Governor of Georgia and Dooley backer

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Trump Endorses Mike Collins in Georgia Republican Senate Contest

Outlets agree that President Donald Trump endorsed Rep. Mike Collins in Georgia’s Republican Senate runoff against Derek Dooley. Left-leaning outlets frame the endorsement as exposing divisions among Georgia Republicans and raise concerns about Collins’s general-election prospects. Center outlets emphasize Trump’s role in the runoff, often noting Gov. Brian Kemp’s support for Dooley. Right-leaning outlets foreground Trump’s backing, praise for Collins and criticism of Dooley.

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