Ossoff Holds 9-Point Lead Over Collins in AARP Poll Ahead of Georgia Senate Race

The AARP-commissioned survey, conducted by bipartisan pollsters Fabrizio Ward and Impact Research beginning on July 13, found that 52 % of the 1,060 likely voters surveyed support Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff, while 43 % favor Republican Rep. Mike Collins. An additional 5 % either chose another candidate or were undecided. The lead exceeds the poll’s 3-point margin of error. Voters aged 50 and older comprised more than two-thirds of respondents; nearly nine-in-ten in that group rated their motivation to vote in November as a perfect 10, compared with roughly six-in-ten among voters aged 18-49. Among the younger cohort, Ossoff enjoyed a 30-point advantage. He also led Collins by five points among voters 50-64, while Collins held a 24-point edge among those 65 and older.

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The poll’s fieldwork targeted likely voters across Georgia and weighted responses to reflect the state’s electorate composition. The emphasis on older voters reflects AARP’s membership base, which explains why the 50-plus age group dominated the sample.

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Sen. President Trump retaliated, labeling Ossoff a “communist” and mocking his appearance.

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• “Georgia is a state that believes in common sense, and yet your terrible senator Jon Ossoff is terrible,” — Trump

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With less than four months remaining before Georgia voters head to the polls, the poll underscores the importance of senior voters, who together represent a decisive bloc. Ossoff’s lead among voters 50-64 suggests a potential advantage in a demographic that historically turns out in higher numbers, while Collins’ strength among those 65 and older highlights a segment the Republican campaign may target. The narrow margin of error indicates the race remains competitive, and shifts in voter motivation or turnout could alter the dynamics as the election approaches.

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