THE FUZZY PEACH—6.19.2026—Mike Collins, Rick Jackson Win Runoff Elections—Georgia Senate Delays Redistricting—Much More

THE FUZZY PEACH—6.19.2026—Mike Collins, Rick Jackson Win Runoff Elections—Georgia Senate Delays Redistricting—Much More

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James Swafford
James Swafford
June 19, 2026

Mike Collins and Rick Jackson Secure Republican Nominations for U.S. Senate and Governor

Representative Mike Collins (R-GA) secured the Republican nomination to run for U.S. Senate against Democratic incumbent Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA), defeating Derek Dooley by a ten-point margin.

Billionaire outsider Rick Jackson secured the Republican nomination to run for Governor of Georgia and will face off against Democratic Nominee Keisha Lance Bottoms in November.

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Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) on Rep. Collins's Runoff Election Victory: “Donald Trump’s handpicked candidate Mike Collins is a notorious bigot, antisemite, and extremist currently under federal investigation for the illegal misuse of tax dollars."

Gubernatorial Candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms on Rick Jackson Securing the Nomination: “The Republicans have decided their nominee, and it is billionaire Rick Jackson. Yep, the same Rick Jackson who said he can’t think of a single thing that he disagrees with the Trump White House."

State Senator Greg Dolezal (R-GA) on Securing the Nomination for Lt. Governor: “Last night, I was honored and humbled to earn your support in the Republican primary for Lieutenant Governor. I want to thank Senator Kennedy for a hard-fought race and his years of service to our state."

Dome Politics

Out-of-State Dark Money and Union Dollars Bankrolled Stacey Abrams' New Georgia Operation, Now Facing Subpoenas -- By Dome Politics' Javier Manjarres

Brian Kemp Endorses Burt Jones for Governor Ahead of Runoff Election -- By Dome Politics' James Swafford

Senator Ted Cruz Endorses Outsider Rick Jackson for Governor -- By Dome Politics' James Swafford

President Donald Trump Endorses ‘MAGA’ Mike Collins for U.S. Senate -- By Dome Politics' James Swafford

Jon Ossoff Cosponsors Legislation to Lower Health Care Costs for Military Families -- By Dome Politics' James Swafford -- Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) is cosponsoring the bipartisan Health Care Fairness for Military Families Act to lower health care costs for military families.

Mike Collins Secures Republican Nomination for U.S. Senate in Runoff Election -- By Dome Politics' James Swafford -- Representative Mike Collins (R-GA) secured the Republican nomination to run for U.S. Senate against Democratic incumbent Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA).

Rick Jackson Secures Republican Nomination to Run for Georgia Governor -- By Dome Politics' James Swafford -- Billionaire outsider Rick Jackson secured the Republican nomination to run for Governor of Georgia and will face off against Democratic Nominee Keisha Lance Bottoms in November.

Greg Dolezal Secures Republican Nomination for Lt. Governor in Runoff Election -- By Dome Politics' James Swafford -- State Senator Greg Dolezal (R-27) secured the Republican nomination to run for Lt. Governor of Georgia and will face off against the Democratic candidate, State Senator Josh McLaurin (D-14), in November.

Georgia Senate Will Not Consider Redistricting During Special Session -- By Dome Politics' James Swafford -- In a letter to Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA), the Georgia Senate stated that it would not consider redistricting Georgia during the special legislative session.

Governor Brian Kemp Applauds Lockheed Martin’s Impact on Georgia -- By Dome Politics' James Swafford -- Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA) recently joined Lockheed Martin officials to applaud the company’s positive economic impact over its 75 years of continuous operations in Marietta, Georgia.

Raphael Warnock Celebrates DHS Cancellation of Social Circle Detention Center -- By Dome Politics' James Swafford -- Senator Raphael Warnock (D-GA) is celebrating new reporting that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) plans to sell or give away warehouses in Social Circle and Oakwood, Georgia.

James Swafford

James Swafford

James Swafford is a digital reporter Dome Politics specializing in congressional politics and state government. Swafford graduated from Georgia State University with a bachelor's degree in Political Science and a concentration in International Affairs and Comparative Politics. Swafford now has a year of experience following the Georgia General Assembly and was on the ground covering Vice President JD Vance's visit to Georgia. He also recently interned for former Senator Kelly Loeffler’s Greater Georgia political committee and is now working towards a graduate degree.

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