The May 19 Georgia primary resulted in a runoff between Republican Rep. Mike Collins (GA-10) and former University of Tennessee football coach Derek Dooley. Collins held a 10-point lead over second-place finisher Dooley, 40.5 percent to 30.9 percent. Neither candidate reached the 50 plus 1 threshold to go straight to the general election in November.
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The stakes are high for the Republican who will go up against Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-GA). Now, two weeks shy of that runoff election, a new poll from JMC Analytics and Polling shows Collins taking a 16-point lead over Dooley.
Georgia Senate Republican Primary Runoff
🔴 Mike Collins: 55%
🟡 Derek Dooley: 39%JMC Analytics | 5/26-5/27 pic.twitter.com/YiRs5DaTGf
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The poll also revealed that 39 percent of undecided voters were leaning toward Mike Collins, versus 27 percent for Dooley. In terms of favorability, 25 percent of voters viewed Collins as “very favorable,” versus 16 percent for Dooley.
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Collins is a two-term congressman known for his fiscal conservatism and championing small business and the working man and woman. Collins introduced the Laken Riley Act to the House and Representatives and was instrumental in shepherding it toward passage in the House. He strongly aligns with the MAGA agenda of mass deportations, strong border security, and is a staunch supporter of veterans and the military. Though Collins has been a loyal ally in seeing the Trump agenda enacted, President Donald Trump has not yet chosen to endorse for this race.
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Dooley’s campaign is more focused on “Georgia First” above America First. Dooley promises he will champion safer communities, fight for more quality education and skills training to prepare Georgians for high-paying roles in the 21st century economy, and better affordability. Dooley has been endorsed by Georgia Governor Brian Kemp.
The Georgia runoff is slated for Tuesday, June 16, 2026.
Editor’s Note: The 2026 Midterms will determine the fate of President Trump’s America First agenda. Republicans must maintain control of both chambers of Congress.
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