Democrats win first key Senate race of the night
Summary
Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff is projected to win re-election in Georgia, defeating Republican U.S. Representative Mike Collins, according to CBS News. The race focused heavily on the cost of living and could offer an early indication of Democratic strength in the 2026 midterms, though the article says it is too early to assess the wider results.Key Facts
- Ossoff is projected to defeat Collins in Georgia’s Senate race.
- Georgia voted for Donald Trump in 2024 after narrowly backing Joe Biden in 2020.
- Ossoff made affordability and the cost of living central campaign issues.
- Ossoff criticized Collins for supporting Trump’s tariffs, which the article says have been linked to rising inflation.
- Collins blamed rising costs on former President Joe Biden and defended his support for Trump’s war in Iran.
- Republicans shifted resources away from Georgia as polls indicated Ossoff held a solid lead.
- Georgia Governor Brian Kemp, a Republican, declined to run against Ossoff.
- Ossoff has said he has no interest in running for president in 2028.
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