Georgia Republican Mike Collins has officially launched his campaign for the 2026 U.S. Senate seat, aiming to challenge Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff. Collins, a second-term congressman and ally of Donald Trump, is entering a competitive battleground state marked by tensions within the GOP, particularly between Trump supporters and Governor Brian Kemp’s camp. The political landscape is characterized by a potential messy primary as other Republicans also seek to unseat Ossoff, highlighting the significant intrigue and stakes surrounding this key Senate race.