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

Dooley is a first-time candidate recruited by Gov. Brian Kemp to compete for the Republican nomination.

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Georgia Republicans are preparing for a competitive Senate primary, with Mike Collins, Buddy Carter and Derek Dooley vying to challenge Democrat Jon Ossoff. Donald Trump has not endorsed anyone, and the article says a runoff could delay the party’s focus on Ossoff.

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Mike Collins
R · GA-10

Republican Senate candidate and U.S. representative

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Buddy Carter
R · GA-1

Republican Senate candidate and U.S. representative

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Bernie Moreno
R · OH · SEN

Ohio senator cited as an example of a first-term outsider senator

Jon Ossoff
D · GA · SEN

Democratic senator whom the Republican candidates hope to challenge

Raphael G. Warnock
D · GA · SEN

Democratic senator mentioned in past Georgia Senate contests

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President and political figure whose endorsement is discussed

Tim Sheehy
R · MT · SEN

Montana senator cited as an example of a first-term outsider senator

David McCormick
R · PA · SEN

Pennsylvania senator cited as an example of a first-term outsider senator

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

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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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