September 23, 2026


Mike Collins Campaign Targets 10% of Georgia Voters Deemed "Up for Grabs" in Senate Race

In a strategic revelation, a memo from Mike Collins' Senate campaign has pinpointed a critical voting bloc in Georgia, highlighting that one in every ten voters who supported President Donald Trump in 2024 are not yet committed to Collins. This analysis surfaces as Collins trails behind Democratic incumbent Sen. Jon Ossoff by a significant margin in recent polls.

A YouGov poll, released on Wednesday, positions Ossoff 10 points ahead of Collins, underscoring the uphill battle facing the Republican challenger in this pivotal battleground state. The memo specifically identifies these uncommitted voters as Republicans and conservative-leaning independents who are likely to vote for GOP gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson but remain undecided on the Senate race.

According to the campaign's internal communication, the issue lies primarily in Collins' lack of visibility and clear public persona. "Most of them cannot tell you anything about him, and a third have never seen an ad about him," the memo stated. This indicates a significant gap in communication that the campaign is eager to bridge as the election approaches.

Collins' team is actively lobbying GOP leaders and influential external groups to focus their efforts and resources on narrowing the gap with Ossoff. Although top Republicans seem to have shifted their priority to other states recently, Senate Majority Leader John Thune is set to make a fundraising appearance for Collins, signaling a potential reinvigoration of support.

The memo outlines a targeted strategy focusing on the existing Republican base rather than constructing a new coalition. It notes that two-thirds of these critical voters reside within the Atlanta media market, with others spread across Macon and Augusta. It also points out the unique media consumption patterns of these voters, who predominantly stream live television and consequently see fewer political ads.

With the cost of living highlighted as the paramount concern for these undecided voters, Collins' closing strategy will focus on his Georgia roots and business credentials while positioning Ossoff as detrimental to their financial and personal security. "Every Georgian needs to understand how Jon Ossoff failed them by making their lives less safe and less affordable while aligning himself with far-left socialists who proclaim that ‘America deserved 9/11,'" said Collins' spokesperson Meyer Siegfried.

As November 3rd draws near, the Collins campaign is doubling down on efforts to sway these "up for grabs" voters in a bid to secure a Senate victory in Georgia.