Michael
"Mike" Collins
Georgia GOP congressman Mike Collins is the 2026 Republican nominee for U.S. Senate, challenging incumbent Democrat Jon Ossoff.
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Background
Michael "Mike" Collins is a Republican U.S. Representative for Georgia's 10th Congressional District, serving since January 3, 2023. He was born and raised in Jackson, Georgia, where he continues to reside, and graduated from Piedmont Academy in Monticello (1985) before earning a B.B.A. from Georgia State University in 1990. 12
Before entering politics, Collins was a business owner and trucking-company executive; he and his wife founded a trucking company in the early 1990s, and his Senate campaign biography notes he started his first trucking business at age 25. He also served as president of the Butts County Chamber of Commerce and as chairman of the board of Associated Credit Union. He ran unsuccessfully for the Republican congressional nomination in 2014. 231
Collins won the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in Georgia in the June 16, 2026, runoff election and is the GOP nominee in the November 3, 2026, general election. The incumbent senator he seeks to unseat is Democrat Jon Ossoff. 1315
At a glance
- Party
- Republican
- Running for
- U.S. Senate, Georgia
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- U.S. Representative for Georgia's 10th Congressional District
- Website
- mikecollinsga.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.
Voting record
How Michael "Mike" Collins voted in Congress: 118th Congress (2023–24) and 119th Congress (2025–26), Jan 3, 2023 to Sep 16, 2026. From the official House and Senate roll call records.
- roll call votes
- 1,909
- missed
- 1.2%
- with their party’s majority
- 91%
Recent key votes
- Sep 16, 2026 · House · S2403 · Economy & jobsRetire through Ownership ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
- Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR9497 · Climate & energyWater Resources Development ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
- Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR9340 · Climate & energyRatepayer Protection ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
- Sep 16, 2026 · House · HJRES213 · Climate & energyProviding for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision”On Passage · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
- Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR10326 · Crime & public safetyPROOF ActOn Passage · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
- Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR9576 · Crime & public safetyNational Fraud Enforcement Division ActOn Passage · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
- Sep 15, 2026 · House · HJRES210 · Climate & energyProviding for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision”On Passage · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
- Sep 15, 2026 · House · HR9500 · Taxes & budgetTax Relief for Fraud Victims ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
Key votes are final decisions on bills and joint resolutions, and top nominations. Software sorts each into an issue from its official title, so check the roll call. All 1,909 votes →
Timeline
- Date unknownendorsementTrump endorses Collins before GOP runoff, calls him a 'true Friend, Fighter, and WARRIOR'
Donald Trump endorsed Collins ahead of the June runoff, describing him in strong terms as a fighter and warrior.
Ossoff and Collins trade personal attacks during heated Georgia Senate debate · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 11controversySenate GOP leader Thune reaffirms backing for Collins amid reports of neo-Nazi ties allegations
The Democratic Party of Georgia called on Senate Majority Leader Thune to denounce Collins over alleged neo-Nazi ties as Thune continued to campaign for Collins in Atlanta. Thune said the GOP still backed spending to support the Collins campaign.
Thune Says GOP Still Backs Spending to Support Collins Campaign · Oct 11, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 11pollThe Hill/DDHQ polling average shows Ossoff at 52.2% and Collins at 43.4%
The Hill/DDHQ's polling average as of Oct. 11 showed Ossoff at 52.2% and Collins at 43.4%, representing an aggregate across multiple surveys rather than a single poll.
2026 Georgia Senate Polling - The Hill and DDHQ · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 10endorsementGov. Kemp formally endorses Collins in Senate bid, calling for 'a different direction'
Governor Brian Kemp's endorsement of Collins was further publicized, with Kemp framing the race as an opportunity to take Georgia in 'a different direction.'
Gov. Brian Kemp Endorses Collins in U.S. Senate Bid to Unseat Ossoff: "A Different Direction" · Oct 10, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 9pollTrafalgar Group poll shows Ossoff leading Collins 51% to 43% after first debate
A Trafalgar Group survey of 1,101 likely voters (Oct. 7–9) showed Ossoff ahead 51% to 43%, with 5.9% undecided and a margin of error of ±2.9 points.
Jon Ossoff extends lead over Mike Collins in Georgia Senate race poll · Oct 11, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 8debateCollins and Ossoff clash in first televised Georgia Senate debate on ANF/Gray Media
Collins and Ossoff met in their first general-election debate hosted by Atlanta News First and Gray Media. They sparred over inflation, tariffs, health care, border security, Iran, and voting laws. Collins defended Trump's tariffs and the 'Big Beautiful Bill.' The debate also featured personal attacks, with Ossoff raising allegations about Collins's associates and online activity, and Collins calling the allegations 'craziness' and saying he condemned racism and antisemitism.
Ossoff and Collins trade personal attacks during heated Georgia Senate debate · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 2pollWedgewood poll shows Ossoff leading Collins 55% to 45% among likely Georgia voters
A Wedgewood Polls survey of 600 likely voters (Oct. 2–3) found Ossoff ahead 55% to 45%, with a reported margin of error of 4 percentage points.
Ossoff vs. Collins in Georgia US Senate Debate · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 25endorsementSenate Majority Leader Thune doubles down on support for Collins despite campaign difficulties
Thune publicly reaffirmed his backing of Collins amid reports of campaign challenges, signaling continued national Republican investment in the Georgia Senate race.
Thune doubles down on support for Collins despite campaign woes · Sep 25, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 24newsCollins raises $400,000 at Atlanta fundraiser with Senate Majority Leader Thune and Gov. Kemp
Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Gov. Kemp attended a Collins fundraiser in Atlanta on Sept. 24. The campaign reported raising $400,000 at the event, and the Senate Leadership Fund was reported to be adding $1.7 million to the race.
Thune doubles down on support for Collins despite campaign woes · Sep 25, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 23newsCollins tells Newsmax that Ossoff dodges his Senate record
Collins appeared on Newsmax to argue that Ossoff was avoiding scrutiny of his Senate record during the campaign.
Rep. Mike Collins to Newsmax: Ossoff Dodges Record · Sep 23, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 23controversyCollins demands Ossoff return $7,000 donation tied to Reid Hoffman's Epstein association
Collins pressed Ossoff to return a $7,000 campaign contribution from donor Reid Hoffman, citing Hoffman's past association with Jeffrey Epstein. This was a campaign demand, not a finding of improper conduct.
Rep. Mike Collins Demands Sen. Jon Ossoff Return Reid Hoffman ... · Sep 23, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 15pollYouGov poll shows Ossoff leading Collins 51% to 41% among Georgia registered voters
A YouGov survey of 3,447 registered Georgia voters (fielded Sept. 15–18) showed Ossoff ahead 51% to 41%, with 6% undecided.
New 2026 Georgia Poll: Ossoff leads Senate race · Sep 23, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 14endorsementGov. Brian Kemp endorses Collins for U.S. Senate after backing runoff rival Dooley
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp endorsed Collins, saying 'I'm proud to endorse Mike Collins for the U.S. Senate,' despite having previously backed Dooley in the primary runoff.
Georgia governor backs Mike Collins for Senate in late endorsement · Sep 14, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Jun 16filingCollins wins Republican primary runoff over Derek Dooley
Mike Collins defeated Derek Dooley in the Republican runoff, 390,174 votes to 312,339, becoming the GOP nominee for Georgia's U.S. Senate seat.
Mike Collins (R) — U.S. Senator, Georgia | 2026 profile · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Endorsements
- Newt Gingrich, former House Speaker officialNamed as an endorser on the Collins campaign page and in a campaign release published by July 2026; specific date not established in sources. mikecollinsga.com
- Local and state elected officials (200+) officialCollins's campaign reports endorsements from more than 200 elected officials including Georgia commissioners, sheriffs, and others. Some officials appeared on both Collins's and Dooley's endorsement lists during the primary; not all independently verified. AJC reported endorsement chaos during the primary period. mikecollinsga.com
- Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) organizationListed as an endorser by Collins's campaign and on CPAC's endorsements roster; specific date not established in sources. pac.cpac.org
- Oil & Gas Workers Association organizationListed by the Collins campaign as an endorser; specific date not established in sources. mikecollinsga.com
- Laken Riley's family otherListed by the Collins campaign as an endorser; the campaign's page does not identify which family members or give an endorsement date. mikecollinsga.com
- Senate Conservatives Fund organizationListed by the Collins campaign as an endorser; specific date not established in sources. mikecollinsga.com
- Turning Point Action organizationThe campaign published an announcement of the endorsement, but the page did not supply a calendar date. mikecollinsga.com
- Brian Kemp, Georgia Governor officialKemp endorsed Collins after having supported Derek Dooley in the Republican primary. Kemp said, 'I'm proud to endorse Mike Collins for the U.S. Senate.' usatoday.com · Sep 14, 2026
- Donald Trump, President of the United States officialTrump endorsed Collins for the Republican Senate nomination ahead of the June 16 runoff, writing that Collins had his 'Complete and Total Endorsement.' nytimes.com · Jun 14, 2026
- National Border Patrol Council organizationEndorsement announced in a Collins campaign post on March 26, 2026. The National Border Patrol Council represents Border Patrol agents. x.com · Mar 26, 2026
- Club for Growth PAC organizationThe Club for Growth PAC says it first endorsed Collins on this date. clubforgrowth.org · Mar 4, 2026
Past elections
General election results for federal office, from the Federal Election Commission.
| Year | Seat | Result | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | U.S. House GA-10 · R | Won | 198,523 | 64.5% |
Covers the 2016 to 2022 general elections. The FEC has not yet published 2024 congressional results.
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
- Raised
- $7.41M
- Spent
- $5.93M
- Cash on hand
- $2.08M
As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record S6GA00390(opens in a new tab)
Sources 25
- [1] Jon Ossoff extends lead over Mike Collins in Georgia Senate race poll(opens in a new tab) Oct 11, 2026
- [2] The Roster(opens in a new tab) Oct 11, 2026
- [3] Thune Says GOP Still Backs Spending to Support Collins Campaign(opens in a new tab) Oct 11, 2026
- [4] Gov. Brian Kemp Endorses Collins in U.S. Senate Bid to Unseat Ossoff: "A Different Direction"(opens in a new tab) Oct 10, 2026
- [5] Ossoff vs. Collins in Georgia US Senate Debate(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
- [6] Read the full transcript from the U.S. Senate debate ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
- [7] Ossoff and Collins trade personal attacks during heated Georgia Senate debate(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
- [8] Ossoff, Collins debate healthcare, tariffs, gas prices | Georgia(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
- [9] US Senate race in Georgia: Mike Collins, Jon Ossoff clash ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
- [10] 2026 Georgia Senate Polling - The Hill and DDHQ(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
- [11] Mike Collins for Senate(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
- [12] Endorsements - Mike Collins for Senate(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
- [13] Thune doubles down on support for Collins despite campaign woes(opens in a new tab) Sep 25, 2026
- [14] Mike Collins (R) — U.S. Senator, Georgia | 2026 profile(opens in a new tab) Sep 24, 2026
- [15] Issues(opens in a new tab) Sep 23, 2026
- [16] New 2026 Georgia Poll: Ossoff leads Senate race(opens in a new tab) Sep 23, 2026
- [17] Rep. Mike Collins Demands Sen. Jon Ossoff Return Reid Hoffman ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 23, 2026
- [18] Rep. Mike Collins to Newsmax: Ossoff Dodges Record(opens in a new tab) Sep 23, 2026
- [19] Georgia governor backs Mike Collins for Senate in late endorsement(opens in a new tab) Sep 14, 2026
- [20] Mike Collins(opens in a new tab) Aug 3, 2026
- [21] Trump questioned whether Mike Collins could win Georgia with his abortion stance(opens in a new tab) Jun 16, 2026
- [22] President Trump Endorses Mike Collins in Georgia Senate Runoff(opens in a new tab) Jun 14, 2026
- [23] Club for Growth PAC Congratulates Rep. Mike Collins on ...(opens in a new tab) May 20, 2026
- [24] Mike Collins(opens in a new tab) Mar 26, 2026
- [25] Mike Collins(opens in a new tab) Jan 9, 2025