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Mike Collins vs. Buddy Carter's Chances of Beating Jon Ossoff in Georgia

Mike Collins vs. Buddy Carter's Chances of Beating Jon Ossoff in Georgia

Summary

A recent poll shows Senator Jon Ossoff leading two Republican candidates, Mike Collins and Buddy Carter, in Georgia's 2026 Senate race. The race is important because Georgia is a key battleground state, and the Senate majority depends on it.

Key Facts

  • Jon Ossoff, a Democratic Senator, leads Mike Collins by 7 points and Buddy Carter by 9 points in a NetChoice and Echelon Insights poll.
  • The poll surveyed 377 likely Georgia voters in early April 2026, with a margin of error of 6.5 points.
  • Republicans control the Senate 53-47, making Georgia a critical state for Democrats to win back the majority.
  • Mike Collins is currently seen as the leading Republican candidate in the primary.
  • Both Republican challengers are pro-Trump and see Ossoff as too left-wing for Georgia voters.
  • Ossoff is supported by Democrats and some independents in Georgia.
  • Another poll from Emerson College also shows Ossoff leading all major Republican contenders.
  • The Ossoff campaign says it will keep working hard to win votes across Georgia.
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