Trump-Backed Mike Collins Wins Georgia GOP Senate Runoff
Rep. Mike Collins defeated former football coach Derek Dooley in the Georgia Republican Senate primary runoff, earning the right to challenge Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff in November. Collins, a Trump-endorsed 2020 election denier, won 55.5% of the vote. The general election in this key battleground state is expected to be highly competitive, with Ossoff holding a massive fundraising advantage ($60M vs. $5M). The race will test Trump’s influence and base turnout versus moderate appeal.
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Georgia Goes MAGA in Republican Senate Primary
Rep. Mike Collins, a Trump-backed candidate, won the Georgia Republican Senate primary runoff against Derek Dooley, setting up a general election challenge against Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff. Collins, described as a scandal-tainted nepo baby, is a 2020 election denier facing an Ethics Committee investigation. Ossoff attacked Collins as a notorious bigot and antisemite. In the gubernatorial primary, businessman Rick Jackson defeated Lt. Gov. Burt Jones to face Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms. Ossoff holds a massive fundraising advantage over Collins, having raised $60 million to Collins' $5 million. The November election is expected to hinge on base turnout for Collins versus Ossoff's outreach to moderates and independents.
Article | The NationGeorgia Republican Senate Primary: Trump-Backed Mike Collins Wins, Will Face Jon Ossoff
Representative Mike Collins, a Trump-backed candidate and son of former Congressman Mac Collins, won the Georgia Republican Senate primary runoff against former college football coach Derek Dooley, securing 55.5% of the vote. Collins, described as a scandal-tainted election denier, will now challenge Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff in the November general election. Ossoff has a significant fundraising advantage, having raised $60 million compared to Collins's $5 million. The article highlights Collins's controversies, including a 2020 election denial, a chief of staff who made a cruel joke about a sexual assault victim, and an ethics investigation. Ossoff attacked Collins as a 'notorious bigot, antisemite, and extremist.' In the gubernatorial primary, businessman Rick Jackson defeated Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones to face Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms. The general election is expected to hinge on base turnout versus moderate appeal.
Article | The NationGeorgia Republicans Nominate Trump-Backed Mike Collins for Senate
Representative Mike Collins, a Trump-backed Republican with a history of scandal and controversial statements, has won the Georgia GOP Senate primary runoff against former college football coach Derek Dooley. Collins, whose father served in Congress, will now face Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff in the November general election. The race is expected to be highly competitive, with Ossoff emphasizing Collins's alleged extremism and ethics issues, while Collins will likely rely on a base strategy in pro-Trump areas. In the gubernatorial primary, businessman Rick Jackson defeated Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones to challenge Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms. Ossoff holds a massive fundraising lead of $60 million compared to Collins's $5 million, and Senate Democrats have committed $20 million for television ads. The candidates will campaign together and separately starting in late June.
Article | The NationTrump's Governor Picks Lose Georgia Primary, Face Runoff in Oklahoma
In Tuesday's primaries across Georgia, Alabama, and Oklahoma, all three Senate candidates endorsed by President Donald Trump won their Republican primaries. However, Trump's pick for Georgia governor, Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, lost to billionaire health care tycoon Rick Jackson, who spent over $100 million of his own money to overcome Trump's endorsement. In Oklahoma, Trump's gubernatorial choice placed second and will advance to a runoff. Representative Kevin Hern won Oklahoma's GOP Senate primary to replace outgoing Sen. Markwayne Mullin. In Alabama, Rep. Barry Moore won the Republican runoff to replace Sen. Tommy Tuberville. Trump-backed Rep. Mike Collins defeated Derek Dooley in Georgia's GOP Senate runoff and will face Sen. Jon Ossoff in a pivotal battleground race. In Washington D.C., Robert White Jr. won the Democratic primary for the House seat, while Janeese Lewis George led the open mayoral race. Trump is considering endorsing both candidates in South Carolina's upcoming gubernatorial runoff.
TheWeek feedTrump-backed Mike Collins Wins Georgia GOP Senate Runoff to Challenge Jon Ossoff
Rep. Mike Collins (R) is projected to defeat former University of Georgia football coach Derek Dooley in the Georgia Senate Republican runoff, earning the right to challenge incumbent Sen. Jon Ossoff (D) in the November general election, according to Decision Desk HQ. Collins's victory represents a major win for former President Donald Trump, who issued a last-minute endorsement for Collins, a staunch ally. The primary runoff win sets up a competitive and high-stakes general election contest in Georgia, a key battleground state. Collins, a congressman, leveraged Trump's backing to overcome Dooley, who was viewed as the choice of Governor Brian Kemp's faction. The race is expected to be one of the most closely watched Senate battles in the 2024 cycle.
Just In NewsCollins and Dooley in Georgia GOP Runoff to Challenge Senator Ossoff
Republican Representative Mike Collins and former football coach Derek Dooley are competing in a Tuesday primary runoff election in Georgia to determine who will face Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff in the general election this fall. Neither candidate secured a majority of the vote in the initial May primary, necessitating the runoff. The race features Trump's endorsement, though the full context of his backing is cut off in the report. The outcome will set the stage for a closely watched Senate contest in Georgia, a key battleground state.
Just In NewsTrump Endorses Mike Collins in Georgia GOP Senate Runoff
President Donald Trump early on Sunday endorsed Representative Mike Collins (R-Ga.) over former college football coach Derek Dooley in the upcoming Georgia Republican Senate runoff election scheduled for Tuesday. Trump praised Collins as being strongly supported by highly respected MAGA Patriots in Georgia and beyond, as well as many Republicans in the U.S. House and Senate, calling him a 'WARRIOR and WINNER.' The endorsement highlights Trump's continued influence in Republican primaries and his backing of candidates aligned with his political movement. The runoff will determine the GOP nominee for the Senate seat in Georgia.
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