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Mike Collins wins Georgia GOP Senate runoff

Mike Collins, endorsed by former President Donald Trump, has won the Republican primary runoff for the Georgia Senate seat. He defeated Derek Dooley, who was supported by Governor Brian Kemp. Collins will now face incumbent Senator Jon Ossoff in the general election.

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Mike Collins wins Georgia GOP Senate runoff

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What Happened

Mike Collins has won the Republican primary runoff election for the Georgia Senate seat, securing the party's nomination. Collins, who received an endorsement from former President Donald Trump, defeated Derek Dooley, the candidate backed by Governor Brian Kemp.

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With this victory, Collins has earned the right to challenge the incumbent Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff in the upcoming general election.

The runoff race was a contest between candidates with differing levels of support from prominent Republican figures within the state.

Key Facts

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    Mike Collins won the Georgia GOP Senate runoff.

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    Mike Collins was backed by Donald Trump.

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    Mike Collins defeated Derek Dooley.

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    Derek Dooley was supported by Governor Brian Kemp.

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    Mike Collins will face Jon Ossoff in the general election.

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thehillThe Hill
Focuses on Trump-endorsed candidate Mike Collins winning the primary and his upcoming challenge against Jon Ossoff, noting he beat Governor Kemp's preferred candidate.
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washington-examinerWashington Examiner
Highlights Mike Collins' victory in the GOP Senate runoff and his endorsement by Donald Trump.
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The HillThe Hill
Trump-endorsed Collins beats Kemp's pick to take on Ossoff for Georgia Senate
Washington ExaminerWashington Examiner
Trump-backed Mike Collins wins Georgia GOP Senate runoff

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2 articles · chronological

The HillThe Hill
Trump-endorsed Collins beats Kemp's pick to take on Ossoff for Georgia Senate
Washington ExaminerWashington Examiner
Trump-backed Mike Collins wins Georgia GOP Senate runoff

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