Mike Collins Republican Ossoff Georgia Senate 2026.

Georgia Republican Mike Collins is joining the GOP field to challenge Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff in 2026. The second-term congressman made the announcement Monday. He’s the newest major Republican to enter the race in the key battleground state. Already running in the GOP primary is U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter, while former University of Tennessee football coach Derek Dooley is expected to announce soon. State Insurance Commissioner John King dropped out. Collins styles himself as a “MAGA workhorse” and strong supporter of Donald Trump. He has a combative social media presence that has drawn publicity and criticism. Ossoff won his seat in 2021 and is campaigning for a second term.