Trump endorses Rep. Mike Collins in Georgia Senate race
NBC News • • general
Key Points:
- Former President Donald Trump has endorsed GOP Rep. Mike Collins in the Georgia Senate primary runoff against Derek Dooley, giving Collins a significant boost ahead of the Tuesday election.
- Collins, a two-term congressman and Trump ally, finished first in the May 19 primary with 40% of the vote, while Dooley received 30%; both sought Trump’s endorsement during the campaign.
- Dooley has strong support from Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp, who has appeared in campaign ads for Dooley and positioned him as a political outsider willing to work with Trump.
- Collins has faced controversies, including firing a staffer involved in a derogatory social media post and an ethics probe over alleged misuse of congressional funds, which he denies.
- The winner of the GOP runoff will challenge Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff, who is running for re-election in a state won by Trump in 2024.