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Jon Ossoff's Chances of Beating Mike Collins vs. Derek Dooley in Georgia

Jon Ossoff's Chances of Beating Mike Collins vs. Derek Dooley in Georgia

Summary

Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff is competing for reelection in Georgia, where Republicans are having a runoff between Mike Collins and Derek Dooley after no candidate won a majority. Ossoff currently leads in polls and fundraising, making it harder for Republicans to win this important Senate seat.

Key Facts

  • Jon Ossoff won his Senate seat in 2021 by defeating Republican David Perdue in a runoff.
  • Georgia is a key battleground state that helped Democrats gain control of the Senate in 2021.
  • Republicans Mike Collins and Derek Dooley are in a runoff after no candidate got over 50% in their primary.
  • Ossoff raised over $14 million in early 2026 and has more than $31 million available for his campaign.
  • The Cook Political Report and Sabato's Crystal Ball rate the race as leaning Democrat.
  • Governor Brian Kemp supports Republican Derek Dooley.
  • President Donald Trump has not endorsed anyone in the Georgia Senate race yet.
  • The Senate Leadership Fund, a GOP super PAC, plans to spend $44 million to target Ossoff’s seat.
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