What Polls, GOP Endorsements Reveal About Jon Ossoff’s Cross-Party Appeal
Summary
Senator Jon Ossoff is running for reelection in Georgia and has received support from two Republican mayors in more conservative parts of the state. Polls show Ossoff leading against his Republican challenger, Representative Mike Collins, and some Republicans have expressed support for Ossoff because of his work for their communities.Key Facts
- Jon Ossoff is a Democratic senator seeking reelection in Georgia in the 2026 midterms.
- Two Republican mayors from South Georgia, Scott James Matheson and Julie Smith, support Ossoff due to his help for their rural areas.
- Georgia is a competitive state, having narrowly voted for President Donald Trump in 2024, but political experts expect conditions to favor Democrats nationally.
- Conservative commentator Erick Erickson noted that some Republicans appreciate Ossoff’s accessibility and service.
- Polls show Ossoff leading Collins by 4 to 13 points in recent surveys.
- About 7 to 10 percent of Republicans in polls said they would vote for Ossoff.
- Only a small percentage of Democrats said they would vote for Collins, Ossoff’s opponent.
- The Cook Political Report and Sabato’s Crystal Ball now rate the Georgia race as leaning or likely Democratic.
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