A new poll shows Rep. Mike Collins has expanded his lead ahead of Georgia’s Republican Senate runoff, giving the congressman additional momentum as he seeks the GOP nomination to challenge Sen. Jon Ossoff in November.
Advertisement The two Republicans are now headed to a June 16 runoff election that will determine who advances to the general election against Ossoff.
A new survey conducted by JMC Analytics and Polling suggests Collins has widened his advantage since the primary
According to the poll, Collins now leads Dooley by 16 percentage points among likely Republican runoff voters
Advertisement The survey also found Collins performing better among voters who remain undecided.
Thirty nine percent of undecided voters said they were leaning toward Collins, compared to 27 percent who said they were leaning toward Dooley
Advertisement The poll additionally showed Collins holding an edge in voter favorability ratings
Twenty-five percent of respondents described Collins as “very favorable,” while 16 percent said the same about Dooley.
The race has become one of the most closely watched Republican contests in the country because the winner will face Ossoff, one of the most vulnerable Democratic senators seeking reelection in 2026
Collins has built his campaign around conservative priorities including border security, immigration enforcement, support for veterans, and fiscal responsibility
The two-term congressman has been a vocal supporter of President Donald Trump’s agenda and has frequently aligned himself with the administration’s policies.
Collins is perhaps best known nationally for introducing the Laken Riley Act in the House of Representatives
The legislation was named after Georgia nursing student Laken Riley, whose murder became a major issue in the national debate over illegal immigration
Collins played a key role in advancing the bill through the House and has regularly highlighted the legislation on the campaign trail.
He has also emphasized support for small businesses and working class Americans as central themes of his campaign
Despite Collins’ strong ties to the Trump movement, the president has not yet endorsed a candidate in the race
That decision has left both campaigns competing for conservative voters without a formal endorsement from the White House.
Dooley, meanwhile, has sought to carve out a different lane in the race
The former football coach has focused heavily on what he describes as a “Georgia First” agenda
His campaign has emphasized public safety, workforce development, education, job training, and affordability issues affecting Georgia families.
Dooley has argued that his background outside of elected office provides him with a different perspective and leadership style
He has also received a significant endorsement from Georgia Gov
Brian Kemp.
The support of Kemp has given Dooley credibility among many establishment Republicans and voters who remain loyal to the governor.
The contrast between the candidates has helped define the runoff campaign
Collins has leaned into his record in Congress and his support for Trump’s policy priorities
Dooley has focused on his management experience and his vision for addressing state-specific concerns.
With less than two weeks remaining before the runoff, both campaigns are expected to intensify their efforts to turn out supporters
The latest polling suggests Collins enters the final stretch with a clear advantage
The winner of the June 16 runoff will move on to face Ossoff in what is expected to be one of the most closely watched Senate races in the country, Red State reported.
Republicans view the Georgia seat as one of their top pickup opportunities in 2026, while Democrats see Ossoff as a key part of their effort to maintain influence in the Senate
