The rating
Likely Democrat
Rated Likely Democrat by Cook Political Report on Oct 20, 2026.
| Forecaster | Rating | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Cook Political Report (opens in a new tab) | Likely D | Oct 20, 2026 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball | Likely D | Latest |
Who is running
Mike Collins
Republican Challenger
Jon Ossoff
Democrat Incumbent
The facts
- Ossoff won the 2021 runoff with 50.6%.
- Collins, a U.S. representative, won the June 16 Republican runoff with 56%.
- Wikipedia reports forecasters have become more confident in Ossoff's chances.
Opinion
Why this race matters to conservatives
Both Cook and Sabato rate Georgia Likely Democratic. Republicans would need a late shift to win it.
This box is the opinion of RightNewsRightNow. The rest of this page is reporting, with sources listed below.
Where these facts come from
- Cook Political ReportCurrent rating, as of Oct 20, 2026Read it (opens in a new tab)
- Wikipedia (election pages, with their cited sources)Candidate and race factsRead it (opens in a new tab)