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Fact-Checking Senate Races in Georgia, Alaska, Texas

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Control of the Senate hinges on competitive races in Georgia, Alaska, and Texas, where nominees are sharpening attacks. In Georgia, Republican nominee Mike Collins claimed Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff "voted against the Laken Riley Act when he had the chance to save lives." This is False. Ossoff was one of 12 Democrats who voted for the act in January 2025, the first bill signed by President Trump upon his return. The law mandates detention and deportation of unauthorized immigrants accused of specific crimes. Collins's campaign argued Ossoff did not help advance the bill for nearly a year and voted against a 2024 procedural motion, but Ossoff ultimately supported the final legislation, citing the preventable death of constituent Laken Riley.

In Alaska, Democratic nominee Mary Peltola attacked Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan, claiming he "quadrupled his personal wealth" over 12 years and reported "nearly 100 stock trades while serving in office." Peltola argued, "If you can't get it done in that amount of time, go home."

In Texas, the Republican nominee highlighted statements his opponent made about Christianity, though specific details were not fully provided in the source text.