As early voting starts, GOP Senate hopefuls make appeals to Georgia voters, spar with each other

By: Ross Williams

Outlets: Georgia Recorder

Published: April 26, 2026

Words: 1,107

Last Updated: 3 months ago

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Five men seeking the Republican nomination for the U.S. Senate seat held by Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff shared a debate stage Sunday, each seeking to distinguish himself to Georgia voters.

The frontrunners are Congressman Mike Collins, Congressman Buddy Carter and former football coach Derek Dooley. Jonathan McColumn, a pastor and retired brigadier general in the U.S. Army reserve, and real estate developer John Coyne were also at the debate.

Early voting starts Monday for the …

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