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Georgia Republicans pick Collins to challenge Ossoff in November
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Georgia Republicans pick Collins to challenge Ossoff in November

Georgia Republicans have chosen Representative Mike Collins over former football coach Derek Dooley to take on Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff in November's midterms — a race widely seen as a bellwether for Trump's political standing. In the separate governor's race, billionaire healthcare executive Rick Jackson beat Trump-backed Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones by nearly 20 points, spending over $100 million in the process.

MarketBalance of Power: 2026 Midterms
2026 Balance of Power: D Senate, D House43% chance
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