Georgia's Senate and governor races test Trump's political influence
Summary
President Donald Trump is visiting Georgia to support Republican candidates in the state’s Senate and governor races during the midterm elections. The Senate race features Rep. Mike Collins trying to unseat Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff, while businessman Rick Jackson and former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms compete for governor.Key Facts
- President Trump will hold a rally in Dalton, Georgia, to back GOP candidates.
- Mike Collins, the Republican Senate candidate, supports Trump and his policies.
- Jon Ossoff is the incumbent Democratic senator running for reelection.
- Rick Jackson, the Republican candidate for governor, distances himself from Trump to appeal to moderate voters.
- Keisha Lance Bottoms, former Atlanta mayor, is the Democratic candidate for governor.
- Georgia Democrats link Republican candidates to Trump’s unpopular economic and foreign policies, including the Iran war and tariffs.
- Polls show many Americans disapprove of Trump’s handling of tariffs and military action in Iran.
- Fundraising favors Ossoff, who raised $33 million in the third quarter, while some Democratic groups are focusing resources elsewhere, confident in his lead.
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