Mike Collins
Coverage of Mike Collins in the Nexus archive.
- Four dozen Black Georgia lawmakers press Collins on alleged ‘white nationalist’ ties
More than 50 Black Georgia lawmakers condemned Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Collins over alleged ties to white nationalists, citing antisemitic tropes found in posts by his son-in-law, David Alan Scheer II. In response, Collins stated that he condemns all forms of hate and pointed out his voting record supporting Israel’s military. The controversy occurred as Collins prepares to challenge Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff.
- Five Theories of the Jon Ossoff Moment
Jon Ossoff's political rise is discussed in the context of his 2021 Georgia Senate victory, current reelection race, and emerging speculation about his 2028 presidential potential. The article highlights his ability to craft concise messages and distinct speaking style, as well as Trump's criticism during a rally in Georgia.
- Seniors to play outsized role in tight Georgia races, new poll finds
A new AARP-commissioned poll in Georgia shows Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff leading Republican Rep. Mike Collins by nine points in the Senate race, while gubernatorial candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms holds a narrow two-point lead over Rick Jackson. Voters over 50 are projected to make up 57% of the electorate, with 88% rating high motivation compared to 62% of younger voters.
- Trump heads to Georgia to tout Trump Accounts ahead of midterms
President Donald Trump is visiting Georgia to promote Trump Accounts, a program offering $1,000 to children born between 2025 and 2028. He will join Republican candidates Rick Jackson and Mike Collins at the event, which occurs as Republicans aim to challenge Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff in the upcoming midterms. Trump is expected to discuss election integrity, referencing allegations of voter fraud in Georgia's 2020 election.
- Trump heads to Georgia to tout Trump Accounts ahead of midterms
President Donald Trump is traveling to Georgia to promote Trump Accounts, a program offering $1,000 to children born between 2025 and 2028. The event includes Republican candidates Rick Jackson and Mike Collins, and Trump will address election integrity, referencing his claims of 2020 voter fraud in Georgia, which Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger has denied.
- Trump heads to Georgia to tout Trump Accounts ahead of midterms
President Donald Trump is visiting Georgia to promote Trump Accounts, a program offering $1,000 to children born between 2025 and 2028, and to support Republican candidates Rick Jackson and Mike Collins. Trump will address election integrity, referencing allegations of voter fraud in Georgia's 2020 election, which Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger has denied.
- The Democrats suddenly have a 39-year-old Senate warrior tearing into Trump and ‘Prince Don and Prince Eric’: Jon Ossoff
Jon Ossoff, a 39-year-old U.S. senator, is running for reelection by openly criticizing President Donald Trump as a 'national disgrace' and leading a 'Mar-a-Lago mafia.' His campaign against Republican Mike Collins, who received Trump's endorsement, has drawn attention for its focus on Trump's influence and corruption, with Ossoff positioning himself as a key figure for Democrats in upcoming elections.
- Sen. Ossoff fuels reelection campaign with attacks on Trump
Sen. Jon Ossoff is running for reelection by attacking President Donald Trump, labeling him a 'national disgrace' and linking his policies to economic issues. His opponent, Rep. Mike Collins, criticizes Ossoff as 'out-of-touch,' but Ossoff's fundraising and anti-Trump messaging have strengthened his position in the race.
- Sen. Ossoff fuels reelection campaign with attacks on Trump
Jon Ossoff is running for reelection by attacking Donald Trump, calling him a 'national disgrace' and linking his policies to economic issues. His campaign faces Rep. Mike Collins, who criticizes Ossoff as 'out-of-touch' and 'weak'. Ossoff's strategy and fundraising position him strongly for a Senate seat in a state Trump won in 2024.
- Sen. Ossoff fuels reelection campaign with attacks on Trump
Senator Jon Ossoff is running for reelection by attacking President Trump, emphasizing his opposition to Trump's policies and fundraising success. His campaign strategy includes linking Trump's financial interests to economic issues, with support from other Democrats like Wes Moore and Keisha Lance Bottoms.
- Trump-backed Senate candidate is linked to white nationalist influencer – his son-in-law
Mike Collins, a Georgia Senate candidate, is linked to his son-in-law David Alan Scheer II, who has shared antisemitic conspiracies and Nazi imagery online. Collins, a GOP representative, has faced scrutiny for associations with far-right figures and denying the 2020 election's legitimacy.
- Ossoff rakes in another $20M, building on fundraising advantage in race for Georgia Senate seat
Jon Ossoff raised $20 million in the last quarter, totaling $81 million for his Georgia U.S. Senate campaign, while Mike Collins raised $2.1 million. Ossoff's campaign emphasizes grassroots support, while Collins highlights donations from Georgians. A recent Fox News poll shows Ossoff leading Collins by 13 points.
- Fox News Poll: An early look at the Georgia Senate race
Fox News polling indicates Georgia Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff holds a double-digit lead over GOP challenger Mike Collins in the 2026 Senate race. Ossoff receives 56% support compared to Collins' 43%, with strong backing from Black voters, young voters, and independents. Collins, endorsed by President Trump, gains support from White evangelical Christians and rural voters.
- Fox News Poll: An early look at the Georgia Senate race
Fox News polling shows Georgia Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff leading GOP challenger Mike Collins by 13 percentage points in the 2026 Senate race, with strong support from Black voters, young people, and independents. Collins, endorsed by President Trump in a June GOP primary, underperforms compared to former Republican rival David Perdue. Voter concerns focus on inflation, with Ossoff holding higher favorability than Collins or Trump.
- Supreme Court eases spending rules in win for GOP as U.S. Senate battles brew
The U.S. Supreme Court struck down federal limits on political parties' spending on federal candidates, allowing unlimited coordination between parties and candidates. The decision is seen as a Republican advantage in the 2026 Senate race between Jon Ossoff and Mike Collins in Georgia, with Republican committees holding significantly more funds than Democratic counterparts.
- New polls show narrow path for Democrats to flip Senate
Democrats need to flip four Republican-held Senate seats to gain control, but new polls show only a narrow path with competitive races in states like Maine, Texas, North Carolina, Iowa, and Georgia. Current polling indicates close contests in these states, though Democrats would need significant advantages to secure the necessary seats.
- Ossoff, Bottoms declare ‘United for Georgia’ at joint campaign rally in Savannah
Jon Ossoff and Keisha Lance Bottoms held a joint campaign rally in Savannah on June 27, 2026, emphasizing their 'United for Georgia' message as the top of the state's Democratic ticket for the Nov. 3 election. They criticized their opponents, Mike Collins and Rick Jackson, during the event.
- Dems are trying everything in battlegrounds. Republicans are sticking with Trump.
Republicans remain aligned with Trump and MAGA candidates in battleground races, while Democrats face internal divisions over candidate selection. Trump-endorsed candidates dominate GOP primaries, and Democrats have nominated a mix of progressive and moderate candidates across key districts.
- DHS appears to axe plan to construct immigration detention megacenter in small Georgia town
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has abandoned plans to convert an industrial warehouse in Social Circle, Georgia, into a 10,000-bed immigration detention center following a lawsuit by the city. The project, part of the Trump administration’s efforts to expand detention capacity, would have significantly increased the town’s population and strained local infrastructure.
- What to know about Georgia’s Jewish senator calling newly minted GOP opponent an antisemite
Mike Collins secured the Republican nomination, positioning him against Democratic incumbent Jon Ossoff in the November election. The contest is highlighted for its implications for local Jewish communities.
- Can Trump’s Man in Georgia Take Down Jon Ossoff?
Senator Jon Ossoff of Georgia faces Republican challenger Representative Mike Collins in a political race. The article references Mike Collins as 'Trump’s Man in Georgia,' suggesting a connection to former President Donald Trump.
- Trump-backed candidate wins primary to face Jon Ossoff in Georgia midterms – US politics live
Mike Collins won the Republican primary runoff in Georgia to face Jon Ossoff in November. A new AP-NORC poll indicates most Americans view civil liberties like voting rights and free speech as essential to American identity.
- Trump-backed candidate wins primary to face Jon Ossoff in Georgia midterms – US politics live
A Trump-backed candidate, Mike Collins, won a Republican primary runoff to face Jon Ossoff in the November Georgia midterms. A new AP-NORC poll indicates most Americans believe civil liberties like voting rights are under threat, though these rights remain central to American identity.
- Trump wins two, loses one: Georgia billionaire delivers rare blow to endorsement machine
President Donald Trump's endorsement influence in Republican primaries faced mixed results in Georgia and Alabama. Trump-backed candidates won two Senate runoffs but lost the gubernatorial race in Georgia to billionaire Rick Jackson, who spent over $100 million on his campaign. Trump's endorsement streak in GOP primaries was previously broken in Iowa.
- Trump wins two, loses one: Georgia billionaire delivers rare blow to endorsement machine
President Donald Trump's endorsed candidates won two of three Republican runoffs in Georgia and Alabama, but lost the gubernatorial race to billionaire Rick Jackson, who spent over $100 million. In Alabama, Trump-backed Rep. Barry Moore defeated rival Jared Hudson in a Senate runoff. In Georgia, Rep. Mike Collins, endorsed by Trump, won a Senate race but lost the gubernatorial runoff to Rick Jackson, while Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, also endorsed by Trump, was defeated.
- Trump’s endorsement power just met its $100M limit
Rick Jackson spent $100 million to defeat Trump's endorsed candidate Burt Jones in the Georgia GOP primary, marking a significant challenge to Trump's influence. Trump-endorsed candidates had mixed results in other races, including a runoff in Oklahoma and a narrow Senate win in Alabama.
- Republicans are still really worried about beating Jon Ossoff
Republicans in Georgia face a challenging Senate race as Mike Collins, their nominee, competes against Jon Ossoff, a well-funded incumbent. Ossoff's strong fundraising and Collins' financial and primary struggles raise concerns for Republicans about unseating him in November.
- Rep. Mike Collins wins Georgia’s GOP Senate nomination and will face Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff
Rep. Mike Collins won Georgia's Republican Senate nomination, defeating Derek Dooley and set to face Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff. Collins, endorsed by Trump, campaigns as a MAGA supporter, while Dooley did not support Trump's 2020 election claims. Rick Jackson also won the GOP governor nomination.
- Georgia runoff: Republican voters choose Trump-backed conservative to face Jon Ossoff
Georgia Republican primary runoff voters selected Mike Collins over Derek Dooley to challenge Jon Ossoff in the November midterm elections. They also chose Rick Jackson over Burt Jones for the gubernatorial race against Keisha Lance Bottoms, following a contentious campaign involving legal disputes and election law challenges.
- Scandal-plagued Congressman Mike Collins defies nervous Trump political operation and storms into showdown with Jon Ossoff
Scandal-plagued Congressman Mike Collins defies the nervous Trump political operation and enters a showdown with Jon Ossoff. The situation highlights tensions within the political landscape as Collins faces off against Ossoff despite ongoing controversies.
- Mike Collins wins GOP nod for Georgia Senate, teeing up battle with Sen. Jon Ossoff
Mike Collins has secured the GOP primary for Georgia Senate, facing Sen. Jon Ossoff in the November 3 general election. Ossoff is seeking a second term.
- Trump-backed Rep. Mike Collins projected to win Georgia GOP Senate primary runoff
Rep. Mike Collins is projected to win the Georgia GOP Senate primary runoff and will face Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff in November. Republicans view Georgia as a key state for a potential Senate control outcome.
- Georgia runoff: Republican voters choose Trump-backed conservative to face Jon Ossoff
Georgia’s Republican primary runoff voters selected US representative Mike Collins over former college football coach Derek Dooley to challenge US senator Jon Ossoff in November’s midterm elections. Ossoff, a Democratic star, has criticized Donald Trump’s administration this year.
- Collins wins fight to face Ossoff in November
Congressman Mike Collins won the Republican primary runoff to challenge Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff in November. Collins received a last-minute endorsement from President Donald Trump and will face Ossoff, a top fundraising candidate, in a high-stakes Senate race. The race is critical for Republicans aiming to retain control of the Senate.
- Mike Collins wins Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in Georgia
Mike Collins has secured the Republican nomination for the U.S. Senate in Georgia. The victory is reported by the Associated Press.
- Trump-backed candidate survives grueling runoff, advances to high-stakes Senate race
Republican Rep. Mike Collins, a MAGA supporter, won the GOP Senate nomination in Georgia's runoff election against former football coach Derek Dooley. Collins will face Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff in November, a race critical to determining the Senate's majority. Trump endorsed Collins late in the campaign, while Dooley received backing from Governor Brian Kemp.
- Trump-backed candidate survives grueling runoff, advances to high-stakes Senate race
Republican Rep. Mike Collins, a Trump-backed candidate, won a competitive GOP Senate nomination runoff in Georgia against former football coach Derek Dooley. Collins will face Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff in November, a race critical to determining the Senate's majority. Trump endorsed Collins after initially staying neutral in the primary and runoff.
- Mike Collins Wins Republican Primary Runoff for Senate in Georgia
Mike Collins won the Republican primary runoff for Senate in Georgia. He will face Jon Ossoff in the fall.
- Mike Collins wins Georgia GOP Senate runoff, setting up major clash with Jon Ossoff
Mike Collins won the Georgia GOP Senate runoff against Derek Dooley, aided by an endorsement from President Donald Trump. The victory sets up a general election matchup with Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff, who has amassed significant campaign funds. Collins' campaign faced internal controversy over a vulgar social media post by his aide, but he aligned with Trump's political team to secure the nomination.
- Trump-backed Collins beats Kemp’s pick to take on Ossoff for Georgia Senate
Rep. Mike Collins (R) is projected to defeat Derek Dooley in the Senate Republican runoff to challenge Sen. Jon Ossoff (D) in Georgia this fall. Collins's victory is a major win for President Trump, who endorsed him.