THE FUZZY PEACH—9.25.2026—Jackson Leads Bottoms in New Poll—Collins Calls out Ossoff—Much More

THE FUZZY PEACH—9.25.2026—Jackson Leads Bottoms in New Poll—Collins Calls out Ossoff—Much More

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James Swafford
James Swafford
September 25, 2026

NEW POLL: Rick Jackson Leads Keisha Lance Bottoms Outside of the Margin of Error

A new YouGov survey shows Rick Jackson leading Keisha Lance Bottoms 47% to 44% among likely Georgia voters, a lead outside the poll's margin of error. The survey of 3,073 likely voters was conducted September 15-18 and carries a margin of error of plus or minus 2.9 points.

The result marks the second independent poll in a week to put Jackson ahead, following last week's Rasmussen Reports survey, which showed him leading 48% to Bottoms’ 45%. 

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Dome Politics

Rick Jackson on his Recent Lead Against Keisha Lance Bottoms: "Our movement is growing stronger because it's built by hardworking Georgians who love this state and are ready to fight for its future. But our work is far from finished."

Representative Mike Collins (R-GA) on Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) and his "Epstein Cash:" "[Sen. Ossoff] needs to refund the donations from his and Jeffrey Epstein’s friend immediately and tell Georgians the truth about who is funding his campaign."

Representative Rich McCormick (R-GA) on his New Communist Control Act: "The Communist Control Act of 2026 makes clear that we will defend our Constitution, our freedoms, and the system of government that has made America the greatest and best country in the world."

Dome Politics

AG Chris Carr Announces New Indictments Following Retail Crime Investigation -- By Dome Politics' James Swafford -- Attorney General Chris Carr recently announced that his Organized Retail Crime Unit secured a new indictment in Chatham County charging 11 individuals in connection with a large-scale organized retail crime scheme.

Jon Ossoff Cosponsors the Bipartisan Streamline Transit Projects Act -- By Dome Politics' James Swafford -- Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) is cosponsoring the bipartisan Streamline Transit Projects Act, legislation to help reduce transit project delays.

Governor Brian Kemp Announces $1.2 Billion Coming to Rome, Georgia -- By Dome Politics' James Swafford -- Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA) today announced that Italian tire manufacturer Pirelli is investing $1.2 billion into expanding its North American headquarters in Rome, Georgia.

Rich McCormick Introduces the Communist Control Act of 2026 -- By Dome Politics' James Swafford -- Representative Rich McCormick (R-GA) introduced House Resolution 10501, also known as the Communist Control Act of 2026, to amend the Communist Control Act of 1954.

NEW POLL: Rick Jackson Leads Keisha Lance Bottoms Outside of the Margin of Error -- By Dome Politics' James Swafford -- A new YouGov survey shows Rick Jackson leading Keisha Lance Bottoms 47% to 44% among likely Georgia voters, a lead outside the poll's margin of error.

Jon Ossoff Cosponsors Bipartisan Clean Water Allotment Modernization Act -- By Dome Politics' James Swafford -- Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) is cosponsoring the bipartisan Clean Water Allotment Modernization Act of 2026 to help Georgia communities receive more support to address wastewater and stormwater infrastructure needs.

Rick Jackson Unveils Georgia Grown, Georgia Strong Agriculture Plan -- By Dome Politics' James Swafford -- Rick Jackson was joined by farmers at Cagle Farms to unveil the "Georgia Grown, Georgia Strong" action plan to support agriculture.

Mike Collins Calls on Jon Ossoff to Return his “Epstein Cash” -- By Dome Politics' James Swafford -- Representative Mike Collins (R-GA) is calling on Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) to return his “Epstein Cash,” donations collected from people associated with the human trafficker Jeffrey Epstein.

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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