Georgia GOP scrambles to pick candidate to face Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff
Summary
Georgia Republicans are choosing their candidate to run against Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff in the November election. Three main Republicans—Mike Collins, Buddy Carter, and Derek Dooley—are competing for the nomination, but the race is difficult because Ossoff has won before and Georgia voters are divided.Key Facts
- Mike Collins is a two-term House member who supports President Donald Trump and his "Make America Great Again" movement.
- Collins faces competition from Representative Buddy Carter and Derek Dooley, a lawyer and former football coach backed by Governor Brian Kemp.
- Governor Kemp has not endorsed Collins or Carter but supports Dooley as a political outsider.
- No candidate has a clear policy advantage; electability is seen as the main factor.
- Donald Trump has not endorsed any candidate in this primary race.
- Jon Ossoff is the only Democratic senator running for reelection in a state that President Trump won in 2020.
- Republicans are concerned because Democrats have won recent Senate contests in Georgia despite Trump’s previous success there.
- Collins is known for his strong social media presence and conservative positions, including sponsoring immigration-related legislation signed by President Trump.
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