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Georgia GOP Candidates' Drag Photos Surface Before Primaries

4/8/2026

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Newly discovered photos show U.S. Representatives Buddy Carter and Mike Collins dressed in drag during high school years, found in 1970s and 1980s yearbooks.
Collins appears in a 1985 yearbook wearing a floral dress, while Carter is pictured in a 1975 yearbook in a dress and sash.
Both Republicans are competing in Georgia primaries to challenge Democrat Senator Jon Ossoff, who supports LGBTQ+ rights, on May 19.

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Newly discovered photos show U.S. Representatives Buddy Carter and Mike Collins dressed in drag during high school years, found in 1970s and 1980s yearbooks.
Collins appears in a 1985 yearbook wearing a floral dress, while Carter is pictured in a 1975 yearbook in a dress and sash.
Both Republicans are competing in Georgia primaries to challenge Democrat Senator Jon Ossoff, who supports LGBTQ+ rights, on May 19.