Collins and Dooley Force Georgia Senate Runoff as Electability Takes Center Stage
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Georgia’s Republican Senate primary is headed to a runoff on June 16 after Rep. Mike Collins and ex-football coach Derek Dooley emerge as the top two contenders to face Democrat Jon Ossoff. Collins led the initial vote; Dooley edged Buddy Carter for second. Kemp has campaigned for Dooley, arguing he can win moderates and independents, while Dooley supporters tout electability and opponents highlight ethics scrutiny surrounding Collins. The outcome could shape party control of the Senate in a pivotal race for 2026.
- In Georgia, Senate GOP primary heads to runoff where electability is top issue The Washington Post
- Georgia U.S. Senate Primary 2026: Live Election Results The New York Times
- Georgia’s GOP Senate Primary Goes to a Runoff in Fight to Unseat Jon Ossoff WSJ
- Georgia Republicans worry their path to defeating Ossoff is becoming more difficult Politico
- Collins, Dooley advance to runoff in GOP Senate primary AJC.com
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