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Mike Collins' Chances of Winning Georgia Senate Runoff Election: Snap Poll

Mike Collins' Chances of Winning Georgia Senate Runoff Election: Snap Poll

Summary

Republican Mike Collins and Derek Dooley will compete in a runoff election for the GOP U.S. Senate nomination in Georgia after neither won a majority in the primary. A recent snap poll shows Collins leading Dooley by more than 16 points ahead of their runoff on June 16. The winner will face Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff in the November general election.

Key Facts

  • Mike Collins received 40.5% of the vote in the Georgia Republican primary.
  • Derek Dooley received 30.2%, and Earl L. Carter got 25.1%.
  • Neither candidate reached 50%, causing a runoff between Collins and Dooley.
  • A snap poll of likely Republican voters gives Collins 53.5% support and Dooley 37.2%.
  • The runoff election is set for June 16, 2024.
  • The winner will face incumbent Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff in November.
  • Georgia Governor Brian Kemp supports Dooley but chose not to run for the Senate seat.
  • President Donald Trump has not endorsed either candidate in this race.
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