Poll: Rep. Mike Collins Leads in Georgia Republican Senate Primary

February 19, 2026
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Fresh off the wire: New polling data has Rep. Mike Collins surging ahead in the Georgia Republican Senate primary, positioning him as the frontrunner in a crowded field of contenders vying for the chance to challenge Sen. Jon Ossoff in November. This isn't just another poll—it's a seismic shift in a race that's been flying under the national radar but could tip the scales in the battle for Senate control. Collins, the bulldog conservative from Georgia's 10th District, is pulling 28% support according to the latest survey from InsiderAdvantage, dwarfing rivals like Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper (14%) and perennial candidate Dan Blackman (also around 14%). With the primary just weeks away on May 21, this lead signals momentum that's hard to ignore, especially as Collins' no-nonsense style resonates with the grassroots base tired of establishment squishes. What makes this a big deal for the 2A community? Collins isn't your run-of-the-mill pol—he's a dyed-in-the-wool Second Amendment warrior with a perfect NRA rating and a track record of sponsoring bills like the Protecting Second Amendment Rights Act to shield gun owners from Biden's regulatory overreach. In a state where Georgia's GOP has been a bulwark against coastal gun-grabbers—think the 2022 permitless carry victory—this primary win could lock in a Senate seat that's rock-solid pro-gun. Imagine Collins in D.C., teaming up with the Freedom Caucus to filibuster ATF rule changes or advance national concealed carry reciprocity. His competitors? Harper's solid on ag issues but softer on the edges of 2A advocacy, while Blackman feels more like a protest vote. Collins' lead reflects a voter revolt against weak-kneed Republicans, echoing the Trump-era realignment that's purged RINOs from red-state primaries. The implications ripple far beyond Georgia's borders. If Collins clinches the nomination—and early betting odds have him at -300—he's favored to flip Ossoff's seat, potentially delivering Republicans a Senate majority and handing 2A advocates a veto-proof shield against Harris-Walz fever dreams of assault weapon bans. This poll isn't destiny, but it's a wake-up call: Donate, volunteer, and amplify. In an election cycle where every pickup counts, Georgia's primary is ground zero for keeping our rights locked and loaded. Eyes on Atlanta, patriots—victory here means freedom everywhere.

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What makes this a big deal for the 2A community? Collins isn’t your run-of-the-mill pol—he’s a dyed-in-the-wool Second Amendment warrior with a perfect NRA rating and a track record of sponsoring bills like the Protecting Second Amendment Rights Act to shield gun owners from Biden’s regulatory overreach. In a state where Georgia’s GOP has been a bulwark against coastal gun-grabbers—think the 2022 permitless carry victory—this primary win could lock in a Senate seat that’s rock-solid pro-gun. Imagine Collins in D.C., teaming up with the Freedom Caucus to filibuster ATF rule changes or advance national concealed carry reciprocity. His competitors? Harper’s solid on ag issues but softer on the edges of 2A advocacy, while Blackman feels more like a protest vote. Collins’ lead reflects a voter revolt against weak-kneed Republicans, echoing the Trump-era realignment that’s purged RINOs from red-state primaries.

The implications ripple far beyond Georgia’s borders. If Collins clinches the nomination—and early betting odds have him at -300—he’s favored to flip Ossoff’s seat, potentially delivering Republicans a Senate majority and handing 2A advocates a veto-proof shield against Harris-Walz fever dreams of assault weapon bans. This poll isn’t destiny, but it’s a wake-up call: Donate, volunteer, and amplify. In an election cycle where every pickup counts, Georgia’s primary is ground zero for keeping our rights locked and loaded. Eyes on Atlanta, patriots—victory here means freedom everywhere.

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