GOP Senate Candidate Collins Misspells Georgia in Campaign Ad

Republican U.S. Representative Mike Collins officially launched his campaign for the Georgia Senate seat up for election in 2026, aiming to unseat incumbent Democrat Jon Ossoff. However, his campaign kickoff video featured a notable mistake by misspelling "Georgia" as "Georiga" in a graphic that remained posted for over 24 hours, drawing public and media attention. Collins, a supporter of President Trump's "America First" agenda, has positioned himself as a Trump-aligned candidate alongside fellow Republican Rep. Buddy Carter, both seeking Trump's endorsement. His campaign ad also included imagery of Collins with firearms and a semi-truck, emphasizing his working-class background and tough stance on immigration. Collins has been vocal in criticizing Ossoff and the Democratic leadership, pledging to "steamroll the radical left" and advocate for Georgia interests. The Senate race is anticipated to be highly competitive, with several Republicans competing in the primary to challenge Ossoff in the general election.