Trump Endorses Collins in Georgia Senate Run-off
Donald Trump endorsed Mike Collins in Georgia's Republican Senate run-off, impacting the race to challenge Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff.
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Trump Endorses Collins in Georgia Senate Run-off
Former U.S. President Donald Trump on June 14, 2026, endorsed U.S. Representative Mike Collins in the Republican run-off for a key U.S. Senate seat in Georgia. This endorsement, announced via Trump's Truth Social account, positions Collins against former football coach Derek Dooley ahead of the Tuesday run-off election.
The outcome of this run-off will determine the Republican challenger to incumbent Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff in the November midterm elections. Republicans aim to secure this seat as part of their strategy to maintain or expand their slim 53-seat majority in the 100-member Senate. Trump's support for Collins highlights the ongoing internal divisions within the Republican Party, as Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has backed Dooley. Collins secured approximately 40% of the vote in the May 19 Republican primary, while Dooley received about 30%.
Trump's endorsement, made after early voting concluded, introduces an element of uncertainty regarding its impact. Previous endorsements by Trump have yielded mixed results in primary seasons. For instance, his backing of Ken Paxton in Texas was seen as instrumental in Paxton's victory, while a late endorsement for Randy Feenstra in Iowa did not secure a win. This Georgia race is critical for both parties, with Democrats seeking to gain control of both the House and Senate to potentially impede Trump's agenda.