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

Collins is competing for the Republican nomination and presents himself as an ally of Trump.

Georgia Republicans scramble to pick a candidate to take on Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff
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Georgia Republicans are choosing among Mike Collins, Buddy Carter and Derek Dooley to challenge Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff. A crowded primary could lead to a runoff, while the race is framed as important to Democrats’ chances of holding the Senate majority.

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Mike Collins
R · GA-10

Georgia representative and Republican Senate candidate

PRIMARY SUBJECT
Buddy Carter
R · GA-1

Georgia representative and Republican Senate candidate

Carter's version of this story ↗

Republican Senate candidate

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

Ohio senator cited as an example of a first-term Republican senator who had not previously held elected office

Jon Ossoff
D · GA · SEN

Democratic senator and prospective general-election opponent

Raphael G. Warnock
D · GA · SEN

Georgia senator mentioned in the context of recent Senate elections

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President, whose support is sought by Republican candidates

Tim Sheehy
R · MT · SEN

Montana senator cited as an example of a first-term Republican senator who had not previously held elected office

David McCormick
R · PA · SEN

Pennsylvania senator cited as an example of a first-term Republican senator who had not previously held elected office

ALSO MENTIONED  Brian Kemp, Georgia governor who recruited and supports Dooley; Gary Waldrep, Local party committee chairman

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Georgia Republicans Compete to Choose Senate Nominee Against Jon Ossoff

Georgia Republicans are weighing Mike Collins, Buddy Carter and Derek Dooley for the nomination to challenge Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff. Collins is one of the contenders in the competitive primary. Center outlets focus on which Republican is best positioned to challenge Ossoff, emphasizing electability, differences among the candidates and the possibility of a runoff. A later report also highlights how a prolonged contest could give Ossoff more time to build a fundraising advantage.

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