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Mike Collins

Georgia Republican congressman; 2026 US Senate nominee challenging incumbent Jon Ossoff.

In 2026, Mike Collins is the Georgia Republican nominee challenging Senator Jon Ossoff after serving Georgia’s 10th congressional district since 2022.

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Key Question

Why is a crypto-linked PAC spending $350k on a safe Georgia Republican seat?

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Background

Mike Collins is a Republican US congressman for Georgia’s 10th congressional district, covering north-central parts of the state. First elected in 2022, he succeeded Jody Hice and serves on the House Armed Services Committee.

His move from a safe House seat into Georgia’s statewide Senate contest makes him a national Republican figure rather than only a district representative. The campaign pits him against incumbent Democrat Jon Ossoff in a state where a candidate must clear 50% to avoid a runoff.

Collins’s political profile combines congressional service, party loyalty and a Senate bid in one of the country’s closely watched statewide races. His House record and statewide campaign will determine whether he remains a Georgia representative or moves into the Senate.

Common Questions
Who is Mike Collins and what district does he represent?
Mike Collins is a Republican congressman representing Georgia's 10th district, elected in 2022. He sits on the House Armed Services Committee.
Why did Fellowship PAC spend $350,000 on Mike Collins?
Fellowship PAC, a crypto-linked political action committee, disclosed a $350,000 Independent expenditure supporting Collins in May 2026 as part of a $3M-plus spend across several Republican races in the 2026 cycle.Source: Lowdown reporting
What is Fellowship PAC and who funds it?
Fellowship PAC is a political action committee linked to Tether, the Cryptocurrency company, which made news with a $1.75M buy in the Texas Senate primary against John Cornyn alongside several House Republican IE buys.Source: Lowdown reporting
Is Mike Collins the Republican nominee for the Georgia Senate seat?
Yes. Collins won a June 2026 GOP runoff against Derek Dooley with 55.5% of the vote after Donald Trump's endorsement, and faces Democratic incumbent Jon Ossoff on 3 November 2026.Source: NBC News, June 2026
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