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Georgia showdown pits Trump vs Kemp in GOP Senate race

The Hill · Jun 16, 2026, 10:00 AM · Also reported by 2 other sources

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President Trump and Gov. Brian Kemp (R) are on opposite sides Tuesday as Georgia voters go to the polls to pick a GOP nominee for Senate, with Kemp backing former college football coach Derek Dooley and Trump endorsing Rep. Mike Collins (R-Ga.). The contest pits the undisputed leader of the Republic

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Georgia showdown pits Trump vs Kemp in GOP Senate race

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