By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-rep-mike-collins-speaks-after-loss-in-georgia-senate-race Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter WATCH: Rep. Mike Collins speaks after loss in Georgia Senate race Politics Nov 3, 2026 8:53 PM EST 2026 ELECTION COVERAGE: Watch Live | Poll Closing Times | All Live Results | Live Updates | Live Fact Check Georgia Sen. Jon Ossoff's reelection blocked a targeted effort by Republicans to pick up a Senate seat. Watch the video in the player above. The Democrat's victory over Republican Mike Collins is a notable turnabout from last year, when Republicans were optimistic about the state, given that Trump carried it narrowly in the 2024 presidential race. Instead, Ossoff dominated in fundraising throughout the campaign. Republican groups supporting Collins pulled back their spending in mid-October, signaling the race was likely lost. Democrats' hope of gaining the majority is premised on holding seats in Georgia, Michigan and New Hampshire. Explore more of our Vote 2026 coverage WATCH: How does The Associated Press call 2026 midterm election winners? 4 things…
WATCH: Rep. Mike Collins speaks after loss in Georgia Senate race
In short
Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff defeated Republican Rep. Mike Collins to retain his seat in the U.S. Senate. Collins faced financial headwinds as Ossoff consistently maintained a powerful fundraising edge throughout the competitive race. Sensing the contest slipping away, national Republican groups ultimately withdrew their spending in mid-October. The win preserves a cornerstone seat that Democrats viewed as mandatory for protecting their legislative majority alongside defenses in Michigan and New Hampshire.
Key points
- Democrats protected a crucial seat in their broader national effort to secure a U.S. Sena…: Democrats protected a crucial seat in their broader national effort to secure a U.S. Senate majority.
- The outcome stopped Republicans from flipping Georgia despite Donald Trump carrying the s…: The outcome stopped Republicans from flipping Georgia despite Donald Trump carrying the state in the 2024 presidential contest.
- Democratic strategy relied heavily on successfully holding battleground seats in Georgia,…: Democratic strategy relied heavily on successfully holding battleground seats in Georgia, Michigan, and New Hampshire.