Trump-backed Rep. Mike Collins projected to win Georgia GOP Senate primary runoff, setting up race against Ossoff

TL;DR

Rep. Mike Collins won the Georgia Republican Senate runoff, beating Derek Dooley.
President Trump's endorsement was a significant factor in Collins' victory.
The race against Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff is crucial for Republican hopes of controlling the Senate.
Collins has represented Georgia in the House since 2023 and owns a trucking business.
Dooley, an attorney and former college football coach, was endorsed by Gov. Brian Kemp.
The general election will feature a clash between Collins, who aligns closely with Trump, and Ossoff, who first won his Senate seat in 2021.

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