Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-GA) won reelection to the U.S. Senate on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, defeating Republican challenger Rep. Mike Collins. The Associated Press called the race at 7:55 p.m. ET. As of 9:33 p.m. ET, with an estimated 75% of votes counted, Ossoff held 59.7% of the vote (1,985,571 votes) compared to 40.4% for Collins (1,343,198 votes).
Ossoff, 39, was the only Democratic incumbent seeking reelection in a state carried by President Donald Trump in 2024. The seat was identified by both parties as a primary target for Republicans. Ossoff first gained his seat in a 2021 runoff, becoming Georgia's first Jewish senator alongside Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-GA), the state's first Black senator.
Throughout the campaign, Ossoff utilized social media to broadcast critiques of President Trump and proposed legislation to bar members of Congress from trading individual stocks. He raised more than $100 million and secured endorsements from some local Republican officials, who cited his work on infrastructure and hurricane relief. Collins, 59, a trucking company owner and congressman, faced scrutiny regarding his ties to individuals who have expressed white nationalist views and an unresolved House ethics investigation.
Collins centered his campaign on claims that Ossoff was too liberal for Georgia, citing the senator's voting record and support for federal spending. He also aligned himself with President Trump, who endorsed him during the Republican primary over Derek Dooley, a candidate backed by Gov. Brian Kemp. Ossoff countered by highlighting Collins' past social media activity and his adherence to the president's claims regarding the 2020 election results.
For Georgia residents, Ossoff’s win means a continuation of his current legislative priorities, including his advocacy for infrastructure investments and federal funding for disaster relief. Voters will see the senator remain in a position to influence federal appointments and participate in committee hearings, where he has previously questioned Trump administration appointees. Small-business owners and taxpayers in the state will continue to be impacted by his stances on trade and tax policy, including his opposition to certain tariffs and his calls to roll back some tax cuts.
The result sets a precedent for how Democratic candidates may approach competitive southern states by combining constituent-focused services with nationalized messaging. While speculation has circulated regarding Ossoff as a potential 2028 presidential candidate, he stated during the campaign that he is not running for the White House. The next formal steps include the certification of results by Georgia election officials and Ossoff's inauguration for his second term in January 2027.