Jon Ossoff Wins Reelection in Georgia, Defeating Mike Collins
The Democratic senator secured a second term in a state Donald Trump carried in 2024
Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff won reelection in Georgia on November 3, 2026, defeating Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Collins and keeping the seat in Democratic hands. The Associated Press called the race on election night, and Collins conceded later that evening.
Republicans had targeted Georgia as a chance to pick up a Senate seat in a state President Donald Trump won two years earlier. Trump endorsed Collins, a two-term congressman. Ossoff entered the race as the only Democratic senator seeking reelection in a state Trump carried in 2024.
How Ossoff and Collins made their cases
Ossoff made the cost of living a central issue, arguing that the Trump administration’s tariffs were putting more pressure on household budgets. He also pointed to his work on hurricane relief and federal investment in Georgia. Some local Republican officials endorsed him, citing his record of helping their communities secure federal support.
Collins highlighted his record in the House and argued that Ossoff was too liberal for Georgia. He drew contrasts with the incumbent by linking him to more progressive senators. In his concession remarks, Collins praised Trump and said it had been an honor to serve during his presidency.
What Ossoff said on election night
Speaking to supporters in downtown Atlanta, Ossoff returned to several themes from his campaign. He called for expanding access to health care and curbing the influence of corporate and undisclosed money in elections. Fellow Georgia Sen. Raphael Warnock and Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens also spoke at the gathering.
Ossoff first won the seat in a January 2021 runoff. His reelection means Georgia will continue to have two Democratic senators in the incoming Congress. For national Democrats, the result secured a seat they needed to defend. For Ossoff, the second term gives him another chance to pursue proposals he raised during the campaign, including a ban on members of Congress trading individual stocks.