Ga. primary: Collins and Dooley in runoff to face Democratic Sen. Ossoff
Summary
In Georgia's 2026 primary elections, Mike Collins and Derek Dooley will compete in a runoff to become the Republican candidate for U.S. Senate. The winner will face Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff. In the governor’s race, Republican Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, supported by President Donald Trump, and businessman Rick Jackson will go to a runoff, while former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms is projected to be the Democratic nominee.Key Facts
- Mike Collins and Derek Dooley advanced to a runoff for the Republican U.S. Senate nomination in Georgia.
- The winner will run against incumbent Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff.
- President Donald Trump did not endorse any candidate in the Senate primary.
- In the Republican governor’s primary, Burt Jones (Trump-backed) and Rick Jackson are heading to a runoff on June 16, 2026.
- The Georgia governor’s primary had over $100 million spent on campaign ads, making it one of the most expensive in history.
- Jones is the current lieutenant governor and a known Trump supporter.
- Rick Jackson spent more than $80 million of his own money on the campaign.
- Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms is expected to win the Democratic nomination for governor without a runoff.
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