Georgia’s top Republican fears a repeat of the GOP’s 2022 Senate blunder 41%
By Matthew Choi0% Liz Goodwin0%
5/18/2026, 10:00:00 AM
Keywords: Georgia, Senate, Brian Kemp, Mike Collins, Derek Dooley, Jon Ossoff, Republican Primary, Election
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TOCCOA, Ga. — Republicans view Georgia as one of their top chances to pick up a seat in this year’s Senate elections, but the most successful Republican in the state fears the party is careening toward an old mistake.
Georgia Gov.
Brian Kemp (R) has spent months trying to prevent Republicans from nominating Rep.
Mike Collins (R) for U.S.
Senate, fearing that Collins is too polarizing to win a general election.
Kemp has instead endorsed Derek Dooley, a former football coach and son of legendary coach Vince Dooley, who he believes has broader appeal.
But Collins is leading in polls, and Kemp’s efforts to stop him have so far fallen short.
Collins is the subject of an ethics investigation and has faced criticism for controversial social media posts, including one that appeared to mock the death of a Democratic lawmaker’s husband.
The winner of the GOP primary will face Democratic Sen.
Jon Ossoff, who has raised more than $32 million for his reelection bid.
Republicans see the race as one of their best opportunities to pick up a Senate seat in the 2026 midterms.
Kemp has warned that nominating Collins would be a repeat of the party’s 2022 mistake, when it nominated Herschel Walker, a former football star with no political experience who lost to Sen.
Raphael Warnock (D).
Kemp has said he believes Dooley can win the general election, but Collins has the support of President Donald Trump and other MAGA-aligned groups.
The primary is set for May 19, and early voting has already begun.
Collins has outraised Dooley and has the backing of several conservative groups, while Kemp has been one of Dooley’s most prominent supporters.
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