2 Georgia Republicans seeking to beat Democratic US Sen. Jon Ossoff each raise nearly $2 million

Mike Collins speaks into a microphone at a podium in front of a red banner
U.S. Rep. Mike Collins speaks at a Senate campaign event on Aug. 19, 2025, in Jackson, Ga. (AP Photo/Jeff Amy, File)

ATLANTA (AP) — Two Georgia Republicans seeking to unseat Democratic incumbent Jon Ossoff in 2026 each said they raised nearly $2 million in the weeks after entering the race this summer.

U.S. Rep. Mike Collins on Monday said he raised $1.9 million through Sept. 30, while former football coach Derek Dooley said he raised $1.85 million.

Collins kicked in another $1 million from his U.S. House campaign account and said he had $2.4 million in cash on hand. Dooley said he has $1.7 million in cash on hand.