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Jon Ossoff vs. Mike Collins: New GOP Poll Gives Race Update 50 Days Out
Newsweek • • nation
Key Points:
- A new Trafalgar Group poll shows Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff leading Republican Representative Mike Collins by over six points in the closely watched Georgia Senate race ahead of the November midterms.
- Other recent polls similarly indicate Ossoff holding a lead ranging from 4 to 13 points, reflecting Georgia’s shift from a reliably Republican state to a competitive battleground driven by demographic changes around Atlanta.
- Prediction markets heavily favor Ossoff, with his chances of winning rising steadily to over 90 percent on platforms like Kalshi throughout the election cycle.
- Ossoff recently called for urgent congressional action on artificial intelligence regulation, criticizing Republicans for inaction amid growing concerns about AI risks.
- Control of the Senate hinges on key races like Georgia’s, where Democrats must defend seats in states Trump won in 2024 to secure a majority, making this contest critical for both parties.
