Jon Ossoff's Chances of Losing to Republican Mike Collins in Georgia—Poll
A new poll reveals where Ossoff stands in his reelection bid as he feuds with the White House.
In the latest Georgia Senate race poll, Democratic incumbent Jon Ossoff holds a slim 7-point lead over Republican challenger Mike Collins. The Peach State, which Trump won in both 2016 and 2024, has become increasingly competitive, with Democrats hoping to retain control of the Senate in the 2026 midterms. Ossoff, a rising star in the party, has demonstrated strength in the state and has been mentioned as a potential presidential hopeful as early as 2028.
The InsiderAdvantage poll, released on Tuesday, revealed that 50% of surveyed Georgia voters would support Ossoff, while 43% plan to vote for Collins, with 7% undecided. The poll, conducted among 800 likely voters from August 16-17, had a margin of error of plus or minus 3.46 percentage points. Ossoff's campaign spokesperson expressed confidence in the senator's reelection prospects, emphasizing the Republican's spending against him.
Collins' campaign manager claimed that Ossoff's spending cannot change his voting record, which Georgians appear to dislike. Both the Sabato Crystal Ball and the Cook Political Report rate the race as a likely Democratic victory, while the Fox News Senate Forecast labels it as leaning Democratic. Ossoff, who has been a Senator since 2021, has built a lead over Collins in the battleground state, but Republicans view the race as a top target for flipping in the midterms, along with Michigan.
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