NewsBreitbartMay 4, 2026United States
Poll Shows Rep. Mike Collins Leading Georgia GOP U.S. Senate Primary
A recent poll indicates Rep. Mike Collins is currently leading the Republican primary field for Georgia's U.S. Senate seat. The survey highlights a significant number of undecided voters and notes that the primary election is scheduled for May 19, 2026.
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The outcome of the May 19, 2026, Republican primary will determine which candidate challenges incumbent Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff in the general election, potentially impacting the balance of power in the U.S. Senate.
Key Facts
- The Georgia Republican Senate Primary election is scheduled for May 19, 2026.
- A poll of 1,000 likely Georgia primary voters shows Mike Collins leading with 21.6% support.
- Buddy Carter holds 12.5% support and Derek Dooley holds 11% support in the same poll.
- The number of undecided voters has increased to 54% from 38% in November.
- If no candidate receives more than 50% of the vote, a runoff election will be held.
- The poll was conducted by the University of Georgia between April 18-26 with a margin of error of ±3.1 percentage points.
- Donald Trump has not yet endorsed a candidate in the Senate race.
- The winner of the primary will face incumbent Senator Jon Ossoff in the November general election.
Who's Mentioned
organizationUniversity of Georgia“Institution that conducted the poll”personKerwin Swint“Political science professor at Kennesaw State University”personJosh Siegel“Campaign manager for Mike Collins”dollar_amount1,000“Number of likely voters surveyed”personJon Ossoff“Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator for Georgia”personDerek Dooley“Former football coach and Senate candidate”dollar_amount13“Percentage point lead Collins has over Carter in RealClear Polling average”dateOct. 15“Date of comments made by Donald Trump”personMike Collins“Republican U.S. Representative for Georgia's 10th district and Senate candidate”dateMay 19, 2026“Date of the Georgia Republican Senate Primary”personBrian Kemp“Governor of Georgia”organizationAtlanta Journal-Constitution“News organization that conducted the poll”personDonald Trump“Former U.S. President”personBuddy Carter“Republican U.S. Representative for Georgia's 1st district and Senate candidate”personBurt Jones“Lieutenant Governor of Georgia”