Race details
Georgia U.S. Senate Republican Primary Runoff
Candidates
Mike Collins (R)
Jackson-area congressman and trucking businessman; won the runoff after Trump's endorsement, stressing border security and conservative economics.
390,020 votes · 55.54%
Derek Dooley (R)
Former college football coach and first-time candidate; ran with Governor Brian Kemp's support and outsider-energy pitch but fell short in the runoff.
312,235 votes · 44.46%
Why this race matters
No candidate cleared 50% in the May 19 Republican primary, where Rep. Mike Collins (40.5%) and former football coach Derek Dooley (30.2%) outpaced Rep. Buddy Carter (25.1%) to reach a June 16 runoff. President Trump's late endorsement of Collins helped him defeat Dooley — who had Governor Brian Kemp's backing — for the right to challenge Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff. Vote totals are AP's count via NPR (100% of precincts).