Overview
- Rep. Mike Collins has formally launched his bid for the Republican nomination to unseat Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff in Georgia’s 2026 Senate contest.
- Collins framed his campaign around his “MAGA workhorse” brand, highlighting his sponsorship of the Laken Riley Act and alignment with President Trump’s America First agenda.
- The GOP primary field now features Rep. Buddy Carter and Collins, with former University of Tennessee coach Derek Dooley expected to enter after Gov. Brian Kemp signaled his support.
- President Trump has not yet made an endorsement, raising the prospect of a split between his preferred candidate and Kemp’s choice.
- Incumbent Sen. Jon Ossoff, the only Democratic senator facing reelection in a Trump-won state, leads fundraising with over $21 million raised in the first half of 2025.