FOX News poll: Jon Ossoff holds double-digit lead over Mike Collins

ATLANTA - Georgia Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff holds a 13-point lead over Republican challenger Mike Collins in the Georgia Senate race, powered by strong party loyalty and advantages on top voter issues like inflation, according to a new Fox News survey.

Georgia Senate race overview

What we know:

The new Fox News poll of registered voters shows Ossoff leading Collins 56% to 43%. Ossoff enjoys high support from Black voters at 87%, independents at 68%, moderates at 66%, those under age 30 at 68%, and women under 45 at 66%. Nearly all Democrats back him at 96%, and 24% of non-MAGA Republicans say they plan to cross party lines to support the incumbent.

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What we don't know:

Officials and pollsters have not yet confirmed whether Collins can successfully close the gap as the campaign progresses. It remains to be seen if Collins can convince skeptical independents and traditional Republicans that his alignment with the president will address economic concerns.

By the numbers:

The survey revealed deep divisions in candidate motivation and personal favorability across the state:

• 53% of voters are concerned that Collins is too close to Trump, while 47% worry Ossoff is too liberal.
• Ossoff holds a 58% favorability rating, compared to 44% for Collins and 42% for Trump.
• Among Collins' supporters, 56% say their vote is for him, while 44% admit it is primarily a vote against Ossoff.
• For Ossoff's base, more than 8 in 10 supporters say their vote is actively for him rather than a vote against his opponent.

Economic and voter concerns

The backstory:

Ossoff narrowly won his Senate seat in a January 2021 runoff by just over a percentage point. Since then, Georgia political dynamics have continued to shift. Trump carried the state by about 2 points in 2024 after losing it by less than a point in 2020 and winning it by more than 5 points in 2016. In the June primary runoff, Trump's endorsement helped Collins defeat Derek Dooley, who had the backing of Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp.

Why you should care:

Voter priorities heavily influence the current polling margins. Inflation completely dominates voter concerns at 40%, while healthcare sits at 13%, political divisions at 11%, immigration at 11%, and jobs and unemployment at 11%. Ossoff holds a 21-point advantage among voters most concerned about inflation and a 40-point lead among those focused on healthcare, while Collins holds a 45-point lead among immigration-focused voters.

Gubernatorial race dynamics

Local perspective:

The poll also measured the Georgia governor's race, where Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms has a 5-point edge over Republican Rick Jackson, leading 52% to 47%. This margin sits within the poll's margin of error. The data highlights some ticket-splitting among residents, as 11% of Ossoff supporters plan to vote for Jackson, while 5% of Collins voters say they will back Lance Bottoms.

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