Rep. Mike Collins (R-GA) won the Republican Senate runoff in Georgia on June 18, 2026 [1].
The victory secures the GOP nomination for the state's open Senate seat, setting up a high-stakes general election match against Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff in November [1], [2].
Collins defeated former college football coach Derek Dooley to claim the nomination [1]. The runoff occurred as part of the 2026 election cycle [1].
Support from former President Donald Trump played a significant role in the outcome. Collins received an endorsement from Trump and strong backing from Republican primary voters to secure the majority of votes in the runoff [3], [4].
The race now moves toward the general election, where the Republican nominee will attempt to flip the seat in a state that has become a central battleground in recent U.S. federal contests [1], [2].
“Rep. Mike Collins (R-GA) won the Republican Senate runoff in Georgia”
The victory for Rep. Mike Collins signals the continued influence of Donald Trump's endorsement within the Georgia GOP. By defeating Derek Dooley, Collins consolidates the party's base ahead of a November clash with Sen. Jon Ossoff, turning the race into a test of whether a Trump-aligned candidate can capture the broader Georgia electorate in 2026.
