Georgia Republican runoffs: Trump backs Collins for Senate, Kemp endorses Jones for governor
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Tim Darnell
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Georgia voters head to the polls for Republican runoff elections that will shape the November general election ballot. President Donald Trump endorsed U.S. Rep. Mike Collins in the U.S. Senate runoff, while Gov. Brian Kemp backs Collins' opponent Derek Dooley. The winner will face Democratic incumbent Sen. Jon Ossoff. In the GOP governor's race, Kemp endorses Lt. Gov. Burt Jones. The runoffs feature major endorsements and massive campaign spending.
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President Donald Trump endorsed U.S. Rep. Mike Collins in a late-weekend announcement
The endorsement sets up a high-profile dynamic in the race against Collins' opponent, Derek Dooley, who is backed by Gov. Brian Kemp
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