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Sen. Jon Ossoff stated he has 'zero interest' in a 2028 presidential run during the final debate against Rep. Mike Collins. The exchange featured sharp attacks on Epstein-related donations, white nationalist ties, and the Iran war, with early voting beginning in Georgia.
Sen. Jon Ossoff explicitly ruled out a 2028 presidential bid during a heated Georgia debate, committing to a full Senate term. The exchange featured sharp attacks on immigration and Epstein-related donations, while CNN noted a 40% jump in early voting turnout.
During the first Georgia Senate debate, incumbent Jon Ossoff used Republican challenger Mike Collins' defense of Trump's tariffs to attack the administration's economic and foreign policy record. Ossoff argued that rising gas prices and the Iran war disprove Collins' claims of economic success. Collins, however, pivoted to blaming Biden-era policies for inflation and accused Ossoff of supporting radical candidates. The debate highlighted the race's shift from a close contest to a likely Democratic win, with Ossoff leading polls by 10 points.
A TPM investigation details how Georgia Rep. Mike Collins’ 2026 Senate bid is increasingly defined by ties to fringe figures: a former intern posted KKK imagery and a swastika, a campaign aide linked to white supremacists, a chief of staff who helped a known Holocaust denier, and a son-in-law who has promoted white nationalism. Collins has publicly denounced antisemitism in some instances, but his social-media history and ongoing associations have drawn renewed scrutiny as opponent Jon Ossoff leads in polls.
Democrats are betting on Sen. Jon Ossoff’s tightly managed, clip-ready messaging to beat Rep. Mike Collins in Georgia, with Ossoff described as meticulous about every detail and content sign-off; polling currently shows him ahead, while the roundup also notes ethics-reform efforts, Florida primary drama, and other partisan messaging battles shaping the midterms.
A Fox News poll of 1,002 Georgia registered voters shows Democrat Jon Ossoff leading Republican Mike Collins 56% to 43%, helped by broad Democratic loyalty and cross-ethnic appeal (Black voters 87%, under-30 68%, independents 68%, moderates 66%, women under 45 66%). Collins leads with White evangelicals, White men without college degrees, and rural voters. Among Collins supporters, 89% are Republicans but only 56% say their vote is for Collins (44% say against Ossoff). Nearly a quarter of non-MAGA Republicans back Ossoff, while about 4% of MAGA supporters do. Ossoff’s favorability is 58% to 44% for Collins; inflation (40%) is the top issue, with Ossoff stronger on inflation, healthcare, and political divisions, and Collins stronger on immigration. The poll also notes some cross-ticket voting and a Georgia governor race where Bottoms leads 52-47. Margin of error ±3 percentage points.
Rep. Mike Collins won Georgia’s Republican Senate runoff and will face incumbent Sen. Jon Ossoff in November; Collins, a businessman and former chair of a major Georgia credit union, ran on a conservative record, while Ossoff criticized him in response to the result.
Live results show Mike Collins winning Georgia’s Republican Senate runoff to face Jon Ossoff; Oklahoma’s Kevin Hern captured the GOP nomination for Senate; Alabama’s Senate runoff features Barry Moore vs. Jared Hudson with Trump backing Moore and heavy crypto spending backing Moore’s opponent in some polls; in Georgia, Penny Reynolds won the Democratic runoff for secretary of state, and the Georgia governor runoff shows Rick Jackson leading Burt Jones in early returns as Atlanta-area results come in.
Former President Donald Trump endorsed Rep. Mike Collins in the Georgia Republican Senate runoff, boosting Collins as he faces Derek Dooley after Collins led the May 19 primary with 40% to Dooley’s 30%. Governor Kemp backs Dooley, while Collins emphasizes Trump support and has hired top Trump aides; the runoff winner will face Democrat Jon Ossoff in the general election.
Democrat Jaha Howard narrowly won the Georgia Senate special election runoff, representing a district in metro Atlanta, after a competitive race against fellow Democrat Roger Bruce. Howard, a dentist and former Cobb County School Board member, will succeed resigning Senator Jason Esteves and has emphasized his commitment to LGBTQ and women's rights. He is set to serve in the state Senate and faces reelection next year.
Mike Collins has announced his bid for the Georgia Senate seat, highlighting his support from Trump and his background as a trucker, with a focus on his legislative work like the Laken Riley Act, amidst a competitive midterm landscape.
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis dismisses the Georgia state senate's investigation into her as a "political quest," stating that she is committed to upholding justice. The investigation, prompted by allegations of impropriety, saw defense attorney Ashleigh Merchant testifying about efforts to disqualify Willis and special prosecutor Nathan Wade from a case. Democrats condemned the investigation as a "travesty," while committee chair state Sen. Bill Cowsert invited Willis to testify voluntarily or face a subpoena. The committee's scope is limited to determining if state laws were broken and recommending legislative changes, leading to accusations of political theatrics from Democrats.
Staff members under Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis have offered to testify in an investigation into alleged financial misconduct and a romance scandal involving attorney Nathan Wade. The Georgia Senate panel is looking into potential misuse of public funds, while Willis has filed motions to dismiss subpoenas and faces criticism from Trump and his lawyers. Legal experts have both supported and criticized Willis, with ongoing efforts to keep the prosecution against Trump and 14 others moving forward despite the controversy.
The Georgia Senate panel investigating Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis is planning to hire an outside attorney and researcher as several whistleblowers within her office seek to speak to the committee about alleged misuse of federal and state funds, including accusations of engaging in a romantic relationship with someone she hired. The panel has the power to subpoena people and evidence, require testimony under oath, and recommend changes to state law if misconduct is found. Senate Democrats have expressed concerns about the investigation being a political witch hunt, while the committee's leader insists that it is not.
Donald Trump's legal team has joined an effort to disqualify Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis from prosecuting the election interference case, alleging racial bias. Trump's attorneys accused Willis of making racially charged remarks and having a secret relationship with a special prosecutor. The case has become increasingly personal, with the Georgia Senate planning to investigate the allegations, and a judge considering whether former Justice Department officials can testify.