Mike Collins

Recent media appearances

• DebateOct 13, 2026Ossoff and Collins exchange fire in heated Senate campaign debateAtlanta Press Club / GPB
• DebateOct 8, 2026Ossoff, Collins clash over Trump, economy and Iran war in Georgia Senate debateAtlanta News First

Top articles

1. FOX 5 AtlantaUS Senate race in Georgia: Mike Collins, Jon Ossoff clash at debateOct 8, 2026
2. Atlanta News FirstRep. Mike Collins endorsed by Gov. Kemp in Georgia US Senate bidSep 14, 2026
3. Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionMike Collins vs. Jon Ossoff: The key issues dividing Georgia's Senate raceSep 4, 2026
4. FOX 5 AtlantaMike Collins launches Senate run to challenge Ossoff in 2026Aug 19, 2025

Overview

Mike Collins is a Republican U.S. representative for Georgia's 10th Congressional District. A Jackson native and Georgia State University graduate, he and his wife started a trucking company in the early 1990s. collins.house.gov

He launched his Senate campaign in 2025 and won the 2026 Republican primary over U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter and Derek Dooley, then received Gov. Brian Kemp's endorsement. He was the Republican nominee against Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff. fox5atlanta.com atlantanewsfirst.com

Platform

• Says he favors energy independence and tax cuts to address inflation.fox5atlanta.com
• Proposes reforming the H-2A visa system to meet farm and construction labor needs.fox5atlanta.com
• Says he supports a nationwide voter ID requirement.fox5atlanta.com
• Says license plate cameras should require a warrant for access.fox5atlanta.com
• Says local communities should decide whether data centers are built, provided ratepayers are protected.fox5atlanta.com