Jon Ossoff wins Georgia Senate seat, preserving Democratic control
Incumbent Democrat Jon Ossoff defeats Republican Rep. Mike Collins to retain Georgia's Senate seat. He is the only Democratic senator defending a seat in a state that President Trump carried by two points in 2024. Trump endorsed Collins in the primary. Ossoff raised roughly $126 million more than Collins, who received $18 million in outside spending.
Key facts
- Mike Collins owns a family trucking company.
- Trump backed Collins over former football coach Derek Dooley in the GOP primary.
- Jon Ossoff is 39 years old.
- Democrats are expected to keep Senate control with wins in Illinois, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Delaware.
- Jewish Democrat Josh Shapiro won the Pennsylvania gubernatorial race.
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Why it matters
The victory keeps a pivotal Democratic seat for Senate majority.
What changed
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