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Georgia GOP Struggles in Senate Primary Amid Infighting

4/2/2026

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Georgia Republicans face a difficult Senate primary against Jon Ossoff, the Democratic incumbent U.S. Senator from Georgia.
Infighting among GOP candidates Rep. Mike Collins, Rep. Buddy Carter, and Derek Dooley complicates their chances.
There is no clear front-runner, and a runoff could extend into June.
Tensions between Governor Kemp and U.S. President Donald Trump have left the Georgia GOP without a consensus candidate.

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Story summary

Georgia Republicans face a difficult Senate primary against Jon Ossoff, the Democratic incumbent U.S. Senator from Georgia.
Infighting among GOP candidates Rep. Mike Collins, Rep. Buddy Carter, and Derek Dooley complicates their chances.
There is no clear front-runner, and a runoff could extend into June.
Tensions between Governor Kemp and U.S. President Donald Trump have left the Georgia GOP without a consensus candidate.