President Trump has yet to back either Republican contender for Georgia’s Senate seat, leaving Representative Mike Collins and former coach Derek Dooley to battle it out on June 16.

The race hinges on Trump’s potential nod, which historically swings Republican primaries. Collins, a self‑styled MAGA figure, trails Dooley but leads the first‑round poll by nearly 11 points.

Democratic incumbent Jon Ossoff has raised more than $32 million for the November campaign, a haul that dwarfs either Republican’s funds. A Trump endorsement for Collins could solidify the MAGA wing and complicate efforts to unseat Ossoff.

Georgia Republicans face a tough path: a Trump‑backed Collins would pit the president against Gov. Brian Kemp, whose strained relationship with Trump could split the base. The outcome will shape the Senate’s partisan balance.