Gov. Brian Kemp Endorses Mike Collins for Senate,

On Monday, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp (R) endorsed Rep. Mike Collins (GA-10) in his U.S. Senate run against incumbent Democrat Sen. Jon Ossoff. 

As opposed to the mess in Texas, where primaried Sen. John Cornyn (R) is doing every thing he can to tear down the candidacy of the Republican Senate nominee, TX Attorney General Ken Paxton, Kemp has made the aware alternative to unite behind and help the celebration’s nominee.  

Governor Kemp has never been afraid of a robust struggle, and Georgia is stronger today because he’s been keen to take them on.

I’m grateful to have him standing with me to take back Georgia’s Senate seat, stand up to the far-left agenda, and defeat Jon Ossoff this November. pic.twitter.com/zgzHKPYmsX

— Mike Collins (@MikeCollinsGA) September 14, 2026

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp announced Monday morning that he’s endorsing Mike Collins for the U.S. Senate in Georgia.

According to a assertion launched by Collins marketing campaign, Governor Kemp praised Collins’ report of delivering outcomes, his common-sense management and his dedication to placing Georgia first.

“Mike Collins and I share a commitment to making Georgia an even better place to live, work, and raise a family. Mike has delivered results as a businessman and common-sense leader in Washington, and that’s what we need in our next Senator. Jon Ossoff’s far-left agenda doesn’t represent Georgia values, and the future of our state and country demands a different direction. I’m proud to endorse Mike Collins for the U.S. Senate, and I know he’ll always put Georgia first,” said Governor Kemp.

Kemp initially backed and campaigned for former University of Tennessee soccer coach Derek Dooley in the Georgia main, but in the 49 days main up to November 3 has moved his backing to Collins, most possible to coalesce the celebration trustworthy around Collins’ marketing campaign. It also might be to increase fundraising. Outside money has poured in considerably for Ossoff, who is recent off the heels of a soirée in Hollywood where he partnered with Texas Democrat Senate nominee James Talarico.  

Kemp’s endorsement comes as Collins faces a substantial financial drawback against Ossoff. Federal marketing campaign finance filings through June 30 confirmed Ossoff with about $42.6 million in money on hand, in contrast with roughly $2.1 million for Collins. Ossoff has raised more money during the cycle than any other federal candidate nationwide.

Ossoff marketing campaign spokesperson Valeria Rivadeneira-Crandell issued a assertion on the endorsement, portray Kemp’s backing as a last-ditch effort.

“There’s a reason Brian Kemp worked so hard to defeat bigot Mike Collins in the GOP primary and waited to endorse the congressman until less than two months from Election Day, and it’s that Collins, who’s only a congressman because his daddy was a congressman, is surrounded at work and at home by neo-Nazis and white nationalists.”

The Ossoff marketing campaign is referencing videos and allegations from June against Collins’ son-in-law that some are trying to pin on the Collins marketing campaign. 

Current polling has Ossoff with an 8-point lead over Collins. RealClearPolling and other projections charge the race as Lean Democrat. 

Rasmussen Reports
09/14 – 09/14
1,019 LV

Georgia US Senate General Ballot Test

🔵 Jon Ossoff — 51%
🔴 Mike Collins — 42%https://t.co/axWes71C7m
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VIEW OUR POLLING AVERAGES HERE:https://t.co/6dSokCDsem

— DDHQ Data (@DDHQdata) September 15, 2026

Collins and Ossoff are scheduled to debate on October eighth.

Editor’s Note: The 2026 Midterms will decide the destiny of President Trump’s America First agenda. Republicans must preserve control of both chambers of Congress.

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