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Mike Collins Signals Interest in Georgia Senate Race

Consulting President Trump on a potential Senate challenge, Collins currently leads early Republican primary polls

Senator Jon Ossoff, a Georgia Democrat, speaks during a Senate Judiciary hearing on September 13, 2022 in Washington, D.C. Representative Mike Collins, a Georgia Republican, speaks during a press conference in Washington, D.C. on Janaury 9, 2025.
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Mike Collins, two-term Republican representative from Georgia, shared in a video posted to Instagram that he's been in communication with President Donald Trump about whether pursuing a Senate campaign is the best path forward to defeating incumbent Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff, who Collins said "must go." (BRYNN ANDERSON/AP FILE)

Overview

  • Collins has not formally launched his campaign and says he will talk with his family before making a final decision
  • An April Trafalgar Group survey showed Collins holding a more than 20-point lead over his closest GOP rival, Rep. Buddy Carter
  • Early general-election polling from Cygnal gives Sen. Jon Ossoff a slim two-point advantage over Collins in a head-to-head matchup
  • The Republican primary field already includes Rep. Buddy Carter, Insurance Commissioner John King and activist Reagan Box, with more candidates weighing bids
  • Senate Republicans view Ossoff’s seat as one of the top opportunities to expand their 53–47 majority in the 2026 midterms