Coverage dated June 13, 2026 to June 16, 2026

Georgia runoff: Republican voters choose Trump-backed conservative to face Jon Ossoff

Headline from The Guardian, on the newest of 2 developments

Representative Mike Collins defeats former college football coach Derek Dooley, while Rick Jackson selected as governor pick

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Jun 14, 2026
GOP's Mike Collins' chances of defeating Jon Ossoff in Georgia Senate Race
Headline from Newsweek ·
Jun 17, 2026Newest
Georgia runoff: Republican voters choose Trump-backed conservative to face Jon Ossoff
Headline from The Guardian ·

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20 articles, oldest first.

CBS News
Trump endorses Rep. Mike Collins in Georgia Senate runoff (opens CBS News)
Published Jun 13, 2026
CBS News's feed description
President Trump endorsed Rep. Mike Collins in the Republican Senate runoff in Georgia, wading into the race days ahead of the contest that will decide who takes on Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff.
Fox News
Trump backs MAGA champion Mike Collins in Georgia's Republican Senate runoff (opens Fox News)
Published Jun 13, 2026
Fox News's feed description
President Donald Trump endorsed Rep. Mike Collins in Georgia's Republican Senate runoff, backing the MAGA ally over Gov. Brian Kemp-supported Derek Dooley.
Townhall
Trump Endorses Mike Collins Ahead of Georgia Senate Run-Off (opens Townhall)
Published Jun 13, 2026
Townhall's feed description
Trump endorses Mike Collins for Georgia Senate GOP run-off against Derek Dooley in 2026 elections.
Washington Examiner
Trump endorses Mike Collins in Georgia Senate race ahead of GOP runoff (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Jun 13, 2026
Washington Examiner's feed description
“Mike Collins is a true FRIEND, FIGHTER, and WARRIOR who has been with us from the very beginning," Trump said in a Truth Social post.
Georgia Recorder
Trump gives 11th hour backing to Collins in Georgia U.S. Senate runoff (opens Georgia Recorder)
Published Jun 14, 2026
Georgia Recorder's feed description
President Donald Trump has issued a last-minute endorsement of Congressman Mike Collins in the Republican runoff to become the GOP’s U.S. Senate nominee in a race with national implications. “Mike Collins is a true Friend, Fighter, and WARRIOR, who has been with us from the very beginning, and has m…
Breitbart News
President Trump Endorses Rep. Mike Collins in Georgia U.S. Senate Race (opens Breitbart News)
Published Jun 14, 2026
Breitbart News's feed description
Trump endorsed Rep. Mike Collins (R-GA) in the Georgia U.S. Senate race on Sunday, just days before the Republican runoff race on June 16.
New York Post
Mike Collins wins GOP nod for Georgia Senate, teeing up battle with Sen. Jon Ossoff (opens New York Post)
Published Jun 16, 2026
New York Post's feed description
Rep. Mike Collins (R-Ga.) cruised to victory in the Georgia Senate GOP runoff Tuesday night.
NBC News
Rep. Mike Collins wins GOP runoff in Georgia Senate race (opens NBC News)
Published Jun 16, 2026
NBC News's feed description
NBC News projects Collins will face Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff in one of the most competitive Senate races this year.
The Daily Signal
Mike Collins, Endorsed by Trump, Wins Ga. GOP Senate Runoff (opens The Daily Signal)
Published Jun 16, 2026
The Daily Signal's feed description
Rep. Mike Collins will win the Republican Senate runoff in Georgia, project The Associated Press and NBC News.
PJ Media
Mike Collins Wins Georgia Senate Runoff (opens PJ Media)
Published Jun 16, 2026
PJ Media's feed description
Mike Collins wins Georgia GOP Senate runoff, setting up November showdown with Jon Ossoff.
Washington Examiner
Trump-backed Mike Collins wins Georgia GOP Senate runoff (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Jun 16, 2026
Washington Examiner's feed description
Collins defeated Derek Dooley in the Republican Senate runoff, advancing to face Sen. Jon Ossoff in one of 2026’s top battleground races.
Blaze Media
'Hammer Down!' Trump-backed favorite wins Georgia Republican Senate runoff (opens Blaze Media)
Published Jun 16, 2026
Blaze Media's feed description
Presiden Trump calls Mike Collins a 'Friend, Fighter, and WARRIOR.'
NPR
Georgia results: Collins will face Sen. Ossoff; Trump's pick loses governor runoff (opens NPR)
Published Jun 16, 2026
NPR's feed description
In an upset, Georgia Republican voters rejected President Trump's preferred nominee for the competitive open governor's race. They also picked Rep. Mike Collins to face Sen. Jon Ossoff.
The Brunswick News
Trump ally Mike Collins beats Gov. Brian Kemp’s Senate pick in Georgia race (opens The Brunswick News)
Published Jun 16, 2026
The Brunswick News's feed description
Republican Rep, Mike Collins defeated Derek Dooley in a runoff election for the GOP Senate nomination in Georgia, advancing to face incumbent Democrat Jon Ossoff in what will be one
The Daily Caller
Collins Beats Dooley In Georgia Senate Runoff, Will Face Ossoff In November (opens The Daily Caller)
Published Jun 16, 2026
The Daily Caller's feed description
Georgia Rep. Mike Collins’ victory over Kemp-backed Derek Dooley on Tuesday capped a contentious final stretch of Georgia’s GOP Senate runoff that highlighted a rare split between Trump and the state’s Republican governor. NBC News called the race at around 8:15 p.m.
Breitbart News
Rep. Mike Collins Wins GOP Georgia Runoff for U.S. Senate (opens Breitbart News)
Published Jun 16, 2026
Breitbart News's feed description
Rep. Mike Collins (R-GA) secured a victory over Derek Dooley in Tuesday's Republican runoff election for Georgia's U.S. Senate seat.
The Guardian
Georgia runoff: Republican voters choose Trump-backed conservative to face Jon Ossoff (opens The Guardian)
Published Jun 16, 2026
The Guardian's feed description
Representative Mike Collins defeats former college football coach Derek Dooley, while Rick Jackson selected as governor pick
CBS News
Trump-backed Rep. Mike Collins projected to win Georgia GOP Senate primary runoff, setting up race against Ossoff (opens CBS News)
Published Jun 16, 2026
CBS News's feed description
Rep. Mike Collins will face off against Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff in November as Republicans look to Georgia to deliver a key GOP victory that could determine control of the Senate.
Newsweek
GOP's Mike Collins' chances of defeating Jon Ossoff in Georgia Senate Race (opens Newsweek)
Published Jun 16, 2026
Newsweek's feed description
Jon Ossoff has an edge heading into the general election but Republicans could flip the seat.
RedState
Trump-Backed Mike Collins Cruises to Big Georgia Senate Runoff Win (opens RedState)
Published Jun 16, 2026
RedState's feed description
Trump-backed Mike Collins wins Georgia Senate runoff, advancing to face Jon Ossoff in November.