Jon Ossoff has made direct attacks on Donald Trump the centerpiece of his 2026 reelection campaign, branding him a “national disgrace” while forcefully rejecting renewed false claims about the 2020 election.
Trump’s revived focus on Georgia election fraud has given Ossoff a fresh opening to tie the president to corruption, higher costs and political chaos in a stump speech that Democrats are amplifying online.
The sharper message marks a break from Ossoff’s earlier, more restrained campaigns and has drawn wider Democratic attention as a possible model for the 2026 midterms — and for his own 2028 profile.
A $20 million second-quarter fundraising haul left Ossoff with $42 million on hand, far ahead of Republican Rep. Mike Collins, who raised about $2.1 million after winning the GOP runoff with Trump’s endorsement.
Georgia is the only state Trump won in 2024 where a Democratic senator is up in 2026, making Ossoff’s race central to Democrats’ effort to reclaim the Senate.
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2026 Georgia Senate Race: Polls, Fundraising, and National Stakes in the Fight for Senate Majority
Overview
As of mid-July 2026, the Georgia Senate race stands out as a pivotal contest, with incumbent Senator Jon Ossoff holding an early lead in both polling and fundraising. A recent Fox News poll shows Ossoff ahead of Republican challenger Mike Collins, reflecting his strong position among Georgia voters. Ossoff’s fundraising success is fueled by a broad network of contributors, especially small-dollar donors, which has been a key factor for Democrats in competitive races. This early momentum, combining polling advantage and financial strength, sets the stage for an intense and closely watched campaign.