Staff Reports
Congressman Mike Collins has officially launched his bid to unseat Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff in Georgia’s crucial 2026 Senate race, declaring his intent to bring a true America First agenda to Washington for the people of the Peach State. Collins made his announcement in late July 2025 and wasted no time framing the contest as a fight to return conservative, common-sense leadership to Georgia.
In campaign footage and statements, Collins vowed to “send a trucker to the U.S. Senate,” promising to steamroll the radical left and put Georgians back in the driver’s seat rather than the elite insiders who bankroll career Democrats. That populist, pro-worker pitch is authentic to Collins’ background as a small-business owner and resonates with voters tired of Washington’s out-of-touch class.
The conservative movement has noticed, with influential grassroots organizations lining up behind Collins as he positions himself as the unapologetic America First alternative in the primary. High-profile endorsements from conservative activists and a growing volunteer network give Collins a ground game that the establishment candidates simply can’t replicate.
Meanwhile, Jon Ossoff’s campaign boasts impressive fundraising totals but troubling optics: his campaign reported roughly $21 million on hand and recent filings show a heavy reliance on out-of-state donors. For everyday Georgians, the idea that their senator is primarily funded by coastal elites and big-city moneybags is a stark reminder that Ossoff’s loyalties are more to donors than to his voters.
Conservatives who watched Georgia in 2020 and 2021 know why Collins calls Ossoff’s initial victory a “fluke” — that razor-thin runoff was an aberration sparked by extraordinary outside spending and favorable national circumstances, not a lasting realignment of Georgia voters. It’s time to return the Senate seat to someone who believes in secure borders, fiscal sanity, and putting American workers first.
The Republican primary field is shaping up as a meaningful test for the party, with Rep. Buddy Carter also in the race and former coach Derek Dooley expected to jump in, while establishment-backed hopefuls have already seen names fall away. Georgia conservatives must be wary of backroom endorsements and governor-driven conveniences; grassroots energy and authentic conservatism, not insider deals, are what will win this seat back.
This is a pivotal moment for patriots in Georgia and across America who want a Senate that will stand up for national sovereignty, law and order, and economic common sense. If Republicans unite behind a fighter who actually talks to working Georgians and fights for their priorities in D.C., we can boot the coastal money machine and send Jon Ossoff packing — and that’s exactly the kind of no-nonsense change Mike Collins is promising to deliver.
