US midterm primaries 2026 live: Mike Collins projected to win Republican nomination for US Senate in Georgia

Mike Collins has secured the Republican nomination for the US Senate in Georgia after defeating Derek Dooley. He will face incumbent Democrat Jon Ossoff in the upcoming November election.
Why it matters
This race is a critical battleground that could determine which party controls the US Senate.
The Associated Press projects that Georgia congressman Mike Collins will win the Republican US Senate nomination for the US Senate, defeating former football coach Derek Dooley .
The article reports on primary results and candidate statements from both sides without taking a partisan stance.
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