Senate race · 2026

Georgia Senate Race

Incumbent Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff is seeking a second term in this competitive state. The general election will take place on November 3, 2026.

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Jon Ossoff

Democratic · Incumbent

Their record

Currently: U.S. Senator

Jon Ossoff won his U.S. Senate seat during a runoff in 2021 and is now seeking a second term.

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Checks and Balances
Ossoff frames his campaign as a referendum on Donald Trump, aiming to rebuke him decisively.
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Combating Corruption
Ossoff argues that Donald Trump's administration was the 'most corrupt of all time,' prioritizing personal gain.
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Attacking Mike Collins
Ossoff describes his opponent, Mike Collins, as having been 'born with a silver spoon' and aligned with an unpopular president.
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Trump as 'National Disgrace'
Ossoff has openly embraced attacking former President Donald Trump as a 'national disgrace' and leading a 'Mar-a-Lago mafia'.
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Mike Collins

Republican

Currently: U.S. Representative

Mike Collins is a U.S. Representative for Georgia's 10th Congressional District and owns a trucking business.

Campaign platform

Trump Loyalty
Collins has built his campaign around loyalty to President Donald Trump and portrays himself as a far-right brawler.
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Attacking Jon Ossoff
Collins describes Ossoff as being 'born with a silver spoon' and aligning with President Biden's policies 98% of the time.
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Immigration Policy
Collins worked across the aisle to pass the Laken Riley Act, which gives federal agencies broader authority to detain undocumented immigrants accused of a crime.
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Criticizing Biden's Policies
Collins blames Ossoff for President Biden's 'inflation disaster,' including higher taxes on gas and groceries, and 'far-left bills'.
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Ethics Inquiry
Collins has denied wrongdoing in a House ethics inquiry regarding allegations that his then-chief of staff misused taxpayer funds.
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Campaign site Ballotpedia profile

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