On Tuesday, the Senate Conservative Fund (SCF) threw its support behind Representative Mike Collins (R-Ga.) in the race for the Georgia Senate seat, ahead of the Republican primary scheduled for May 19.
Collins, who currently represents Georgia’s 10th Congressional District and runs a trucking company, will compete against newcomer Derek Dooley, a former football coach at the University of Tennessee and lawyer endorsed by Governor Brian Kemp (R-Ga.), as well as U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter (R-Ga.), a long-serving Republican. They are vying for the seat currently held by Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.), who was elected in 2021 and continues to maintain his position, being touted as one of the most vulnerable Democrats in the upcoming election.
“Mr. Collins is in the Republican primary with the goal of challenging incumbent Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff in what is expected to be one of the most competitive races of 2026. As the May 19 primary approaches, he stands out as the clear conservative favorite. According to the SCF, Collins has built a stellar conservative voter turnout record of 99% since joining Congress.”
“Above all, Mr. Collins is a warrior. He stands firmly for conservative values, even on contentious topics that often make Republicans hesitant, such as election integrity, the right to life, the Second Amendment, and border security,” the SCF added. They continue to urge electors to choose “bold conservative leaders who will uphold essential conservative values of limited government, strong national defense, and traditional family values.”
“Mike Collins doesn’t just support MAGA values; he vigorously champions them. He was the original sponsor of the Laken Riley Act, which mandates prison time for illegal immigrants whose crimes lead to the death of an American.”
“In the trucking industry, Collins has advocated that all truck drivers must be able to read and speak English, openly criticizing leftist immigration strategies. He has pushed to end automatic birthright citizenship for the children of illegal immigrants and has been a proponent of making voter ID laws more stringent.”
“If you follow Collins’ public statements, you’ll see he doesn’t hold back. While some in the media call him ‘controversial,’ his supporters deem him honest. He recognizes the challenges posed by the current struggles we face. Compromise with a left that seems to value criminals over victims and outsiders over citizens isn’t the path forward.”
“That’s the kind of fearlessness we need in the Senate.”
The SCF views Georgia as a prime opportunity this election year, criticizing Ossoff as a “woke globalist liberal” failing to represent the state effectively. They argue that this race is pivotal for deciding the Senate majority in 2026 and could greatly influence future Supreme Court nominations, border security funding, voter ID laws, and even impeachment proceedings.
Polls indicate that Collins is leading his Republican rival by a significant margin and is closing in on Ossoff. According to averages from RealClear, Collins is ahead of Carter by 13.5 points, though Ozssoff holds a narrow lead over Collins by 2.8 points in a potential general election matchup.
“This campaign is going to be intense right up to the end,” the SCF commented. “Georgia is a crucial seat for conservatives, and we believe Mike Collins is well-positioned to secure it.”
Collins expressed his gratitude for SCF’s endorsement, stating he feels honored to have their backing. “This organization, along with other respected conservative groups supporting our campaign, knows that we can bring about real change in Washington—not just by electing Republicans, but by choosing the right Republicans for the Senate,” he noted.
His campaign promotes Collins as a strong competitor within the Republican primary and emphasizes that he’s the only candidate organized in all 159 counties in Georgia, backed by over 800 convoy leaders.
Collins has also garnered support from the National Border Patrol Council, Growth Club PAC, Turning Point Action, CPAC, various veterans’ organizations, and 180 local and state officials. His campaign claims to have a grassroots network of more than 45,000 contributors nationwide.
Former President Donald Trump hasn’t yet endorsed any candidate in this race but did mention there are “very good people running for office” back in mid-October. He’s already shown early support for Lt. Governor Bert Jones in next year’s gubernatorial election.
Trump remarked, “It’s vital for Georgia to have a genuine senator because the current one is lacking. The people there deserve someone competent.”
The Georgian Republican Senate primary is set for May 19, 2026. If no candidate secures over 50% of the vote, the top two will proceed to a runoff, with the victor taking on Ossoff in November.
