The 2026 United States Senate election in Georgia will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect a member of the United States Senate to represent the state of Georgia. A runoff election is to be held on December 1, 2026 if no candidate gets a majority. Primaries will be held on May 19, 2026, with runoff elections on June 16, 2026 if no candidate gets a majority in the primary. Incumbent Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff, first elected in 2021, is running for election to a second term in office. Several Republicans have indicated interest in running, including U.S. Representatives Buddy Carter, Rich McCormick, and Mike Collins; state agriculture commissioner Tyler Harper; and state insurance commissioner John F. King. Republican Governor Brian Kemp was seen as a major contender, but announced in May 2025 that he would not run.
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Along with Michigan, this will be one of two Democratic-held Senate seats up for election in 2026 in a state that Donald Trump won in the 2024 presidential election, winning 51% of the vote against Kamala Harris's 49%.
Background
Georgia is considered to be a purple or swing state at the federal level. It was a top battleground state in the 2020 and 2024 presidential elections.
Both parties have seen success in the state in recent years. The state backed Joe Biden by 0.24% and Donald Trump by 2.2%, respectively in 2020 and 2024. Democrats hold both of Georgia's U.S. Senate seats. Republicans hold all statewide executive offices, control both chambers of the legislature, and hold a majority in Georgia's U.S. House delegation.
As one of only two seats up held by a Democrat in a state that voted for Trump in 2024, the race is expected to be competitive.
Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Jon Ossoff, incumbent U.S. senator (2021–present)
Filed paperwork
- Kia Legette
Endorsements
- U.S. senators
- Raphael Warnock, Georgia (2021–present)
- Organizations
- Council for a Livable World
- End Citizens United
- Giffords
- Human Rights Campaign
- J Street
- Joint Action Committee for Political Affairs
- League of Conservation Voters
- Population Connection
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of September 30, 2025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Jon Ossoff (D) | $54,052,215 | $37,028,736 | $21,355,212 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission | |||
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Reagan Box, horse trainer
- Buddy Carter, U.S. representative from Georgia's 1st congressional district (2015–present)
- Mike Collins, U.S. representative from Georgia's 10th congressional district (2023–present)
- Derek Dooley, former Tennessee Volunteers football head coach
Filed paperwork
- Christoph Chapman
- Christina Clement
- Jonathan McColumn, candidate for U.S. Senate in 2022
- Rick Temple
- Vinson "Vince" Watkins (also filed to run for Georgia's 8th congressional district)
Withdrawn
- John King, Georgia Insurance Commissioner (2019–present) (running for re-election)
Declined
- Andrew Clyde, U.S. representative from Georgia's 9th congressional district (2021–present) (running for re-election)
- Marjorie Taylor Greene, U.S. representative from Georgia's 14th congressional district (2021–present) (resigning from her House seat in Jan. 2026)
- Brian Kemp, Governor of Georgia (2019–present) (endorsed Dooley)
- Rich McCormick, U.S. representative from Georgia's 7th congressional district (2023–present)
- Colton Moore, state senator from the 53rd district (2023–present) (running for U.S. House)
- Brad Raffensperger, Georgia Secretary of State (2019–present) (running for governor)
Endorsements
- State legislators
- Eric Johnson, former state senator from the 1st district (1995–2009)
- U.S. representatives
- Max Burns, state senator from the 23rd district (2021–present) and former GA-12 (2003–2005)
- Newt Gingrich, former Speaker of the House (1995–1999) from GA-06 (1979–1999)
- Burgess Owens, UT-04 (2021–present)
- Derrick Van Orden, WI-02 (2023–present)
- State legislators
- 18 state legislators
- Organizations
- Republicans for National Renewal
- New York Young Republican Club
- Statewide officials
- Brian Kemp, governor of Georgia (2019–present)
- U.S. senators
- Tim Scott, South Carolina (2013–present)
- U.S. representatives
Mike Collins, GA-10 (2023–present)(entered race in July 2025)
- Local officials
- Erick Erickson, former Macon city councilor (2007–2011)
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of September 30, 2025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Reagan Box (R) | $84,666 | $81,343 | $3,890 |
| Buddy Carter (R) | $4,534,851 | $3,657,328 | $3,896,454 |
| Mike Collins (R) | $2,455,397 | $733,870 | $2,318,722 |
| Derek Dooley (R) | $1,878,605 | $173,494 | $1,705,111 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission | |||
Polling
Aggregate polls
| Source of poll aggregation | Dates administered | Dates updated | Buddy Carter | Mike Collins | Derek Dooley | Other/Undecided | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RealClearPolitics | July 28 – December 19, 2025 | December 22, 2025 | 19.0% | 27.5% | 12.0% | 41.5% | Collins +8.5% |
| Race to the WH | April 27 – October 31, 2025 | November 18, 2025 | 18.6% | 26.5% | 12.9% | 42% | Collins +7.9% |
| Average | 18.8% | 27.0% | 12.5% | 41.7% | Collins +8.2% | ||
| Poll source | Date(s) administered | Sample size | Margin of error | Buddy Carter | Mike Collins | Derek Dooley | Other | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| InsiderAdvantage (R) | December 18–19, 2025 | 1,000 (LV) | ± 3.09% | 20% | 25% | 12% | 5% | 38% |
| Quantus Insights (R) | October 22–23, 2025 | 1,320 (RV) | ± 2.7% | 16% | 28% | 16% | – | 40% |
| Atlanta Journal-Constitution | October 15–23, 2025 | – | – | 20% | 30% | 12% | – | 38% |
| Quantus Insights (R) | September 9–12, 2025 | 253 (RV) | – | 20% | 25% | 7% | – | 48% |
| TIPP Insights | July 28 – August 1, 2025 | 1,123 (RV) | ± 1.8% | 19% | 25% | 7% | 6% | 43% |
Buddy Carter vs. Derek Dooley
| Poll source | Date(s) administered | Sample size | Margin of error | Buddy Carter | Derek Dooley | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quantus Insights (R) | October 22–23, 2025 | 1,320 (RV) | ± 2.7% | 33% | 28% | 39% |
Buddy Carter vs. Mike Collins
| Poll source | Date(s) administered | Sample size | Margin of error | Buddy Carter | Mike Collins | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quantus Insights (R) | October 22–23, 2025 | 1,320 (RV) | ± 2.7% | 23% | 38% | 39% |
Derek Dooley vs. Mike Collins
| Poll source | Date(s) administered | Sample size | Margin of error | Derek Dooley | Mike Collins | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quantus Insights (R) | October 22–23, 2025 | 1,320 (RV) | ± 2.7% | 24% | 42% | 34% |
| Poll source | Date(s) administered | Sample size | Margin of error | Buddy Carter | Mike Collins | Derek Dooley | Marjorie Taylor Greene | John King | Rich McCormick | Brad Raffensberger |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King withdraws from the race | ||||||||||
| Trafalgar Group (R) | April 24–27, 2025 | – (LV) | – | 13% | 15% | – | 43% | 2% | 5% | 22% |
| 23% | 46% | – | — | 11% | 21% | – | ||||
Independents
Declared
- Al Bartell, management consultant and perennial candidate
Filed paperwork
- Develle Jackson
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Inside Elections | Tossup | September 12, 2025 |
| The Cook Political Report | Tossup | October 14, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball | Tossup | October 14, 2025 |
| Race To The WH | Lean D | October 17, 2025 |
Polling
Jon Ossoff vs. Buddy Carter
Aggregate polls
| Source of poll aggregation | Dates administered | Dates updated | Jon Ossoff (D) | Buddy Carter (R) | Other/ | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RealClearPolitics | May 15-September 12, 2025 | November 13, 2025 | 43.3% | 39.7% | 17.0% | Ossoff +3.6% |
| Poll source | Date(s) administered | Sample size | Margin of error | Jon Ossoff (D) | Buddy Carter (R) | Other | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quantus Insights (R) | September 9–12, 2025 | 624 (RV) | ± 4.3% | 40% | 37% | – | 22% |
| TIPP Insights | July 28 – August 1, 2025 | 2,956 (RV) | ± 1.8% | 44% | 40% | 3% | 13% |
| Cygnal (R) | June 16–18, 2025 | 610 (LV) | ± 3.9% | 49% | 42% | – | 9% |
| Cygnal (R) | May 15–17, 2025 | 800 (LV) | ± 3.4% | 46% | 42% | – | 12% |
| Tyson Group (R) | January 30–31, 2025 | 600 (LV) | ± 4.0% | 47% | 39% | – | 13% |
| WPA Intelligence (R) | January 14–15, 2025 | 500 (LV) | ± 4.4% | 45% | 32% | – | 23% |
Jon Ossoff vs. Mike Collins
Aggregate polls
| Source of poll aggregation | Dates administered | Dates updated | Jon Ossoff (D) | Mike Collins (R) | Other/ | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RealClearPolitics | April 24-September 12, 2025 | November 13, 2025 | 44.3% | 42.0% | 13.7% | Ossoff +2.3% |
| Poll source | Date(s) administered | Sample size | Margin of error | Jon Ossoff (D) | Mike Collins (R) | Other | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quantus Insights (R) | September 9–12, 2025 | 624 (RV) | ± 4.3% | 38% | 38% | – | 23% |
| TIPP Insights | July 28 – August 1, 2025 | 2,956 (RV) | ± 1.8% | 45% | 44% | 3% | 8% |
| Cygnal (R) | May 15–17, 2025 | 800 (LV) | ± 3.4% | 46% | 43% | – | 11% |
| Trafalgar Group (R) | April 24–27, 2025 | 1,426 (LV) | ± 2.9% | 48% | 43% | 3% | 6% |
| WPA Intelligence (R) | January 14–15, 2025 | 500 (LV) | ± 4.4% | 44% | 34% | – | 22% |
Jon Ossoff vs. Derek Dooley
Aggregate polls
| Source of poll aggregation | Dates administered | Dates updated | Jon Ossoff (D) | Derek Dooley (R) | Other/ | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RealClearPolitics | July 28-September 12, 2025 | November 13, 2025 | 43.0% | 37.0% | 20.0% | Ossoff +6.0% |
| Poll source | Date(s) administered | Sample size | Margin of error | Jon Ossoff (D) | Derek Dooley (R) | Other | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quantus Insights (R) | September 9–12, 2025 | 624 (RV) | ± 4.3% | 42% | 35% | – | 22% |
| TIPP Insights | July 28 – August 1, 2025 | 2,956 (RV) | ± 1.8% | 44% | 39% | 4% | 14% |
| Cygnal (R) | June 16–18, 2025 | 610 (LV) | ± 3.9% | 50% | 41% | – | 9% |
Jon Ossoff vs. Brad Raffensperger
| Poll source | Date(s) administered | Sample size | Margin of error | Jon Ossoff (D) | Brad Raffensperger (R) | Other | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cygnal (R) | May 15–17, 2025 | 800 (LV) | ± 3.4% | 44% | 44% | – | 12% |
| Trafalgar Group (R) | April 24–27, 2025 | 1,426 (LV) | ± 2.9% | 46% | 38% | 10% | 6% |
| Atlanta Journal-Constitution | April 15–24, 2025 | 1,000 (RV) | ± 3.1% | 48% | 39% | – | 3% |
| WPA Intelligence (R) | January 14–15, 2025 | 500 (LV) | ± 4.4% | 46% | 32% | – | 22% |
Jon Ossoff vs. Brian Kemp
| Poll source | Date(s) administered | Sample size | Margin of error | Jon Ossoff (D) | Brian Kemp (R) | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Journal-Constitution | April 15–24, 2025 | 1,000 (RV) | ± 3.1% | 46% | 49% | 5% |
| Quantus Insights (R) | February 11–13, 2025 | 800 (RV) | ± 3.5% | 45% | 48% | 7% |
| Tyson Group (R) | January 30–31, 2025 | 600 (LV) | ± 4.0% | 42% | 49% | 8% |
| WPA Intelligence (R) | January 14–15, 2025 | 500 (LV) | ± 4.4% | 40% | 46% | 14% |
Jon Ossoff vs. John King
| Poll source | Date(s) administered | Sample size | Margin of error | Jon Ossoff (D) | John King (R) | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cygnal (R) | June 16–18, 2025 | 610 (LV) | ± 3.9% | 50% | 40% | 10% |
| Cygnal (R) | May 15–17, 2025 | 800 (LV) | ± 3.4% | 45% | 42% | 13% |
| Atlanta Journal-Constitution | April 15–24, 2025 | 1,000 (RV) | ± 3.1% | 51% | 38% | 11% |
| WPA Intelligence (R) | January 14–15, 2025 | 500 (LV) | ± 4.4% | 47% | 31% | 22% |
Jon Ossoff vs. Marjorie Taylor Greene
| Poll source | Date(s) administered | Sample size | Margin of error | Jon Ossoff (D) | Marjorie Taylor Greene (R) | Other | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trafalgar Group (R) | April 24–27, 2025 | 1,426 (LV) | ± 2.9% | 48% | 37% | 8% | 7% |
| Atlanta Journal-Constitution | April 15–24, 2025 | 1,000 (RV) | ± 3.1% | 54% | 37% | – | 9% |
| Tyson Group (R) | January 30–31, 2025 | 600 (LV) | ± 4.0% | 51% | 39% | – | 9% |
Jon Ossoff vs. Rich McCormick
| Poll source | Date(s) administered | Sample size | Margin of error | Jon Ossoff (D) | Rich McCormick (R) | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WPA Intelligence (R) | January 14–15, 2025 | 500 (LV) | ± 4.4% | 44% | 33% | 23% |
Jon Ossoff vs. Kelly Loeffler
| Poll source | Date(s) administered | Sample size | Margin of error | Jon Ossoff (D) | Kelly Loeffler | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cygnal (R) | May 15–17, 2025 | 800 (LV) | ± 3.4% | 46% | 43% | 11% |
Jon Ossoff vs. Generic Republican
| Poll source | Date(s) administered | Sample size | Margin of error | Jon Ossoff (D) | Generic Republican | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cygnal (R) | March 9–10, 2025 | 600 (LV) | ± 4.0% | 44% | 44% | 16% |
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