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June 17, 2026
Rep. Mike Collins Wins GOP Nomination to Challenge Sen. Jon Ossoff in High-Stakes Senate Race
- Rep. Mike Collins won the Republican Senate runoff in Georgia, defeating Derek Dooley with nearly 41% of the vote, after a competitive primary requiring a runoff.
- Collins, endorsed by former President Donald Trump, faces Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff, who has a fundraising advantage of over $30 million, with $32 million compared to Collins' $4.9 million.
- Ossoff is seen as a vulnerable incumbent, making this race crucial for both parties, especially as it could impact future presidential ambitions.
11 Sources
- Trump-backed Collins beats Kemp's pick to take on Ossoff for Georgia SenateJun 17, 2026 at 12:06 AM · The Hill
- Rep. Mike Collins wins GOP runoff in Georgia Senate raceJun 17, 2026 at 12:14 AM · NBC
- Georgia Rep. Collins will challenge Ossoff in high-profile Senate matchupJun 17, 2026 at 12:38 AM · NPR
- Mike Collins wins Georgia GOP Senate runoff, setting up major clash with Jon OssoffJun 17, 2026 at 12:38 AM · Politico
- Mike Collins Wins Republican Primary Runoff for Senate in GeorgiaJun 17, 2026 at 12:38 AM · NYT
- Trump-backed candidate survives grueling runoff, advances to high-stakes Senate raceJun 17, 2026 at 12:39 AM · Fox News
- Georgia runoff: Republican voters choose Trump-backed conservative to face Jon OssoffJun 17, 2026 at 12:40 AM · The Guardian
- Trump-backed Rep. Mike Collins projected to win Georgia GOP Senate primary runoff, setting up race against OssoffJun 17, 2026 at 12:41 AM · CBS News
- Collins wins Georgia Senate runoff, to challenge OssoffJun 17, 2026 at 12:45 AM · Axios
- Rep. Mike Collins won Georgia’s GOP primary runoff over former college football coach Derek Dooley, setting up a showdown with Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff in NovemberJun 17, 2026 at 12:47 AM · WSJ
- Trump beats a longtime adversary with a late Georgia endorsement, and other election takeawaysJun 17, 2026 at 2:33 AM · CNN