Trump-endorsed Mike Collins wins Georgia GOP Senate runoff
Primary region US
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Representative Mike Collins won the Republican primary runoff for the US Senate seat in Georgia, defeating Derek Dooley. President Trump endorsed Collins late in the race. Collins will now face Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff in the November general election. Collins campaigned as a MAGA candidate while also attempting to appeal to moderate voters. The Georgia race is considered one of the most competitive Senate contests in the 2026 midterm elections.
Strategic interpretation
Collins' victory strengthens the Trump-aligned faction within the Republican Party heading into the midterms. The Georgia race will be a key bellwether for whether MAGA candidates can win in competitive states or whether the party needs to pivot toward moderates. Ossoff's incumbency and Georgia's shifting demographics make this one of the most watched Senate races of 2026.