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Georgia Senate Runoff: Collins vs. Dooley Sparks Trump-Kemp Clash

5/21/2026

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Rep. Mike Collins won 40.5% of the Georgia Senate primary, triggering a June 16 runoff with Derek Dooley after no candidate hit 50%.
Collins aligned with U.S. President Donald Trump, while Dooley secured Gov. Brian Kemp’s endorsement, framing the race as a Trump-Kemp proxy.
Republican super-PACs pledged $44 million (Senate Leadership Fund) and $20 million (Democratic Senate Majority PAC), with Sen. Jon Ossoff raising over $32 million, marking him the Senate’s most vulnerable Democrat.

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Rep. Mike Collins won 40.5% of the Georgia Senate primary, triggering a June 16 runoff with Derek Dooley after no candidate hit 50%.
Collins aligned with U.S. President Donald Trump, while Dooley secured Gov. Brian Kemp’s endorsement, framing the race as a Trump-Kemp proxy.
Republican super-PACs pledged $44 million (Senate Leadership Fund) and $20 million (Democratic Senate Majority PAC), with Sen. Jon Ossoff raising over $32 million, marking him the Senate’s most vulnerable Democrat.