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New Poll Shows Raffensperger as GOP’s Best Hope Against Ossoff in Georgia Senate Race

Cygnal polling positions Brad Raffensperger in a statistical tie with Sen. Jon Ossoff, while other Republican contenders trail the Democratic incumbent.

U.S. Sen. John Ossoff (D-GA) speaks at a campaign rally for Democratic presidential candidate, Vice President Kamala Harris at the Georgia State Convocation Center on July 30, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia.
A recent poll showed Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger receiving more support from registered voters than other Republican candidates against incumbent Democrat Jon Ossoff. Raffensperger outdistanced Reps. Buddy Carter and Mike Collins, R-Ga.; Administrator Kelly Loeffler of the U.S. Small Business Administration; and Georgia Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John King. (JACQUELYN MARTIN/AP FILE)
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Overview

  • A recent Cygnal poll finds Brad Raffensperger tied with Sen. Jon Ossoff at 44% support, making him the most competitive Republican challenger in Georgia's 2026 Senate race.
  • Other GOP candidates, including Mike Collins and Kelly Loeffler, trail Ossoff, with Collins falling 2.5 points behind and Loeffler outside the margin of error.
  • Republicans hold a narrow Senate majority, and Georgia is seen as a critical battleground for maintaining or expanding control in the 2026 midterms.
  • Gov. Brian Kemp’s decision not to run has left the GOP field without a candidate with definitive statewide recognition, intensifying the primary competition.
  • The Cook Political Report rates the race as a toss-up, with a generic ballot showing Republicans leading Democrats 48% to 44% among Georgia voters.