Jon Ossoff wins reelection in Georgia, easily defeating Republican Mike Collins

NPR News Nov 3, 2026 00:00 1 min read 2 reads

A year ago, the Georgia Senate race was considered one of the cycle's marquee Senate showdowns. In the end, Ossoff easily defeated Collins.

Jon Ossoff wins reelection in Georgia, easily defeating Republican Mike Collins November 3, 20267:55 PM ET

Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., speaks during a campaign event on Oct. 31, 2026, in Atlanta. Ryan Murphy/AP hide caption

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Jon Ossoff, the only incumbent Senate Democrat defending a seat in a state President Trump carried in 2024, has won the U.S. Senate race in Georgia.