Mike Collins considers Georgia Senate run as Raffensperger waits in the wings

Published July 9, 2025 8:28am ET



Rep. Mike Collins (R-GA) revealed on Tuesday that he is talking with President Donald Trump about mounting a campaign challenging Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-GA) for his seat in the upper chamber. 

“I love my district. I mean, just good, solid, hardworking people. But I also understand that sometimes, you don’t do what you want to do, but what you need to do,” Collins said in a video announcement. 

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