The Midterm Editor's note: This page was last updated November 6, 2026. The result recorded below is a race call by a news organization, not a certified total; the state election office certifies the official count.
Result
Jon Ossoff (D) was re-elected, defeating Mike Collins (R). The Associated Press called the race on the night of November 3, 2026. Because Ossoff cleared 50 percent, Georgia's runoff rule does not apply to this seat, which our Georgia runoff guide explains.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Winner | Jon Ossoff (D), re-elected |
| Called by | Associated Press, night of November 3, 2026 |
| Outcome | Democratic hold |
A race call is a projection, not a certified total. County canvasses and state certification follow, as the certification calendar explains. Full chamber results are on the Senate results page.
Key facts
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Seat | U.S. Senate, Georgia |
| Candidates | Jon Ossoff (D) and Mike Collins (R) |
| Election Day | Tuesday, November 3, 2026 |
| Race rating | See Cook, Sabato, and DDHQ for current ratings and dates |
| Registration deadline | Has passed; see the Georgia voting guide |
| Voting guide | How to vote in Georgia |
Who is running?
This race is part of the wider fight for the Senate majority; our Georgia Senate hub collects related coverage.
Jon Ossoff (Democratic). Ossoff has represented Georgia in the Senate since 2021, according to his official Senate biography. He is the Democratic nominee.
Mike Collins (Republican). Collins is the Republican nominee and a sitting U.S. representative. His profile, his campaign, and the Georgia secretary of state's candidate list carry his biography and platform.
Other candidates. Georgia ballots can include Libertarian and independent candidates. The secretary of state publishes the official lineup for each county.
Polls
Public polling in the Georgia Senate race 2026 has been regular, and the averages have shifted during the campaign. We do not publish a poll number we have not sourced, and no single survey settles a statewide race: samples of registered or likely voters carry a margin of error of several points, and the sponsor and field dates matter as much as the topline.
Where to find current numbers
- 270toWin's 2026 Senate tracker — state-by-state polling averages and race ratings.
- RealClearPolitics — a rolling average of published Georgia surveys.
- Silver Bulletin — polling averages and a forecast model.
Each tracker dates its average, and each underlying poll lists a margin of error. Check both before you treat a lead as real; a lead of one or two points inside the margin is not a lead.
Race rating and forecast
Cook Political Report, Sabato's Crystal Ball, and Decision Desk HQ each rate Senate races on a scale that runs from safe for one party to toss-up. They do not always agree, and a rating is a judgment about the state of the race rather than a prediction. We do not restate a rating without its date, so check the current rating at each rater: Cook Political Report, Sabato's Crystal Ball, and Decision Desk HQ.
A toss-up rating means either party could win, usually within the range where polling error or a late shift decides it. Ratings change with new polling and spending, so check the date on any rating you read.
Key issues
The economy and the cost of living
Pew Research Center's September 28 to October 4, 2026 survey found that 84% of voters call the economy very important, the top answer for both parties. Metro Atlanta's growth has brought new jobs and higher housing costs, and both campaigns will compete over which party's policies helped or hurt households.
Health care
Health care is very important to 68% of voters in the Pew survey. Federal Medicaid and Medicare decisions reach directly into Georgia's hospitals, and both candidates will be asked how they would protect rural hospitals and hold down the cost of coverage.
Abortion
Abortion is very important to 46% of voters overall, 43% of Republicans, and 49% of Democrats. Georgia law restricts abortion, and federal legislation would sit alongside state law, so the Senate race lets voters weigh both.
Democracy and election administration
Seventy-three percent of voters call the future of democracy very important, second on the Pew list. Georgia's election rules have drawn national attention, and the secretary of state publishes the current procedures. The state's runoff rule is also central to how this race could end.
How to vote in Georgia
The regular registration deadline has passed, so confirm your status before Election Day. Early voting typically opens about three weeks before Election Day. Any registered voter may request an absentee ballot without an excuse. On Election Day, polls are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Check your registration and locate your polling place at the Georgia Secretary of State. Our full Georgia voting guide covers ID requirements and mail ballot tracking.
What to watch in the Georgia Senate race 2026
- A runoff. Georgia requires a runoff when no candidate clears a set threshold. If it applies, the seat may not be decided on November 3.
- Metro Atlanta turnout. Cobb, Gwinnett, Fulton, and DeKalb counties carry a large share of the statewide vote, and both parties will watch whether they match recent turnout.
- Spending. National groups on both sides are likely to spend in the final week. Federal campaign finance filings are the best place to follow who is spending and where.
Results
Results were updated after polls closed on November 3, 2026. We do not report live results from the field; our results page links to official state counts and the AP race call.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is running for Senate in Georgia in 2026?
Democrat Jon Ossoff, the incumbent, faces Republican Mike Collins. The Georgia secretary of state publishes the full ballot lineup.
How long has Jon Ossoff been in the Senate?
Ossoff has served since 2021, according to his official Senate biography.
What do the polls show in the Georgia Senate race?
Trackers publish a current average, but we do not repeat a number without a source and date. See the 270toWin, RealClearPolitics, and Silver Bulletin links above.
Could the Georgia Senate race go to a runoff?
Possibly. Georgia's secretary of state publishes the state's runoff rule and calendar; if no candidate clears the threshold, the race continues past November 3.
When is Election Day in Georgia?
Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Early voting starts earlier, so check the Georgia voting guide.
Sources
- 270toWin: 2026 Senate elections — race tracker. Accessed October 27, 2026.
- Cook Political Report — race ratings. Accessed October 27, 2026.
- Sabato's Crystal Ball — race ratings. Accessed October 27, 2026.
- Georgia Secretary of State: Elections — registration and absentee voting. Accessed October 27, 2026.
- Pew Research Center — September 28 to October 4, 2026 issue survey. Accessed October 27, 2026.
- AP News — Georgia coverage and race calls. Accessed October 27, 2026.