Mike Collins Wins Georgia GOP Senate Nomination

Congressman Mike Collins secured the Republican nomination for the U.S. Senate seat from Georgia after defeating former football coach Derek Dooley in a runoff held on June 17, 2026. Collins captured roughly 53‑56% of the vote, bolstered by a last‑minute endorsement from former President Donald Trump. He represents Georgia’s 10th Congressional District and is the author of the Laken Riley Act, a 2024 immigration‑detention measure named after a local nursing student.

Collins now faces incumbent Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff in the November general election, a contest seen as pivotal for control of the Senate. Ossoff entered the race with a substantial fundraising advantage, having raised over $80 million and holding about $32 million in cash, while Collins raised just under $5 million and had roughly $1.2 million on hand. The race is also marked by an ongoing House Ethics Committee investigation into alleged misuse of congressional funds by Collins and his former chief of staff.

Both campaigns have drawn national attention, with super‑PACs on each side committing tens of millions of dollars. The outcome will influence the balance of power in the Senate and could shape policy direction nationally.