New Poll Shows Clear Frontrunner Emerging In Georgia GOP Senate Primary

A new statewide survey of likely Georgia Republican primary voters shows U.S. Rep. Mike Collins out front in a crowded GOP field, with President Donald Trump enjoying sky-high approval among the party faithful.

The poll of 600 likely Republican primary voters, conducted by conservative-leaning Public Opinion Strategies, finds Collins benefiting from strong name recognition. Seventy-one percent of voters say they are familiar with the northeast Georgia congressman, the highest of any candidate tested.

On a hypothetical primary ballot, Collins leads with 32%, well ahead of U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter at 16% and former football coach Derek Dooley at 12%. Roughly one-third of voters remain undecided. When asked to pick a second choice, respondents were scattered, underscoring how fluid the race remains.

Rep. Mike Collins (R-GA)

Public polling has repeatedly shown Collins holding an edge, including an Atlanta Journal-Constitution survey released in October. Still, the data suggest a sizable bloc of GOP voters has yet to lock in a candidate.

The latest survey was conducted Jan. 13–15 for Plymouth Union Public Research and carries a margin of error of plus or minus 4 percentage points.

The poll also highlights a Republican electorate firmly in Trump’s corner. The former president posts an 84% approval rating among likely GOP primary voters, including 61% who say they strongly approve of his performance.

Voters pointed to bread-and-butter issues as their top concerns, with taxes leading the list at 20%, followed closely by inflation and cost of living at 19%, and the economy at 18%.

On development issues, a majority of respondents, 54%, said they support the construction of data centers, while about one-third said they oppose such projects.

The survey also shows strong support for limits on emerging technology. Nearly eight in 10 voters, 78%, said they are more likely to back a candidate who supports guardrails on artificial intelligence.

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