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June 12, 2026
Trump Endorses Mike Collins in Georgia Senate Runoff Against Derek Dooley
- Trump endorsed Rep. Mike Collins in the Georgia Senate runoff, emphasizing a split in Republican support as Gov. Brian Kemp backs Derek Dooley, a political outsider.
- Collins finished first in the May 19 primary with 40% of the vote, while Dooley garnered 30%, setting the stage for a competitive runoff election.
- Dooley has received significant support from Kemp, who has campaigned with him and emphasized the need for a political outsider to challenge Sen. Jon Ossoff in November.
13 Sources
- Runoffs provide Trump’s next big GOP tests: From the Politics DeskJun 12, 2026 at 9:22 PM · NBC
- Cruz breaks with Trump on key endorsements as 2028 loomsJun 13, 2026 at 8:44 PM · Axios
- Trump backs MAGA champion Mike Collins in Georgia's Republican Senate runoffJun 14, 2026 at 5:27 AM · Fox News
- President Trump Endorses Mike Collins in Georgia Senate RunoffJun 14, 2026 at 6:38 AM · NYT
- Trump endorses Collins in Georgia Republican Senate runoffJun 14, 2026 at 11:49 AM · The Hill
- Trump endorses Collins in Georgia Senate runoff. It's his latest 'MAGA' pick in Republican primariesJun 14, 2026 at 12:53 PM · ABC News
- Trump endorses Rep. Mike Collins in Georgia Senate raceJun 14, 2026 at 1:45 PM · NBC
- Trump endorses Rep. Mike Collins ahead of GOP Senate runoff in GeorgiaJun 14, 2026 at 2:20 PM · CNN
- Trump endorses Maga loyalist Mike Collins days before Georgia runoffJun 14, 2026 at 3:18 PM · Independent
- Trump endorses Rep. Mike Collins in Georgia Senate runoffJun 14, 2026 at 3:37 PM · CBS News
- Alabama and Georgia Runoff Elections Offer a New Test of Trump’s Influence TomorrowJun 15, 2026 at 9:30 PM · NYT
- Republican divides and strange alliances emerge ahead of Georgia runoffJun 15, 2026 at 11:46 PM · ABC News
- Trump tests and looming battleground races highlight Tuesday’s primariesJun 16, 2026 at 9:00 AM · NBC