Georgia U.S. Senate race continues on with Collins, Dooley runoff on GOP side

By: Ross Williams

Outlets: Georgia Recorder

Published: May 20, 2026

Words: 1,101

Last Updated: 2 months, 1 week ago

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JACKSON, Ga. – Georgia’s U.S. Senate primary race is headed to a runoff on the Republican side between Congressman Mike Collins and former University of Tennessee football coach Derek Dooley.

The Associated Press called the race for Collins, who finished first, and Dooley after he battled it out with Congressman Buddy Carter for second place.

Since no candidate received the required 50% of the vote, the top two vote-getters will face off in a June …

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