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Archived story · published October 9, 2026. Coverage reflects reporting at the time. See today's brief

Politics · October 9, 2026

First Georgia Senate debate spotlights fight over Trump, Biden-era policies

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Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-GA) and Rep. Mike Collins (R-GA) held their first 2026 Senate debate, a contest heavily defined by the records of President Donald Trump and former President Joe Biden. The candidates clashed over economic issues, specifically tariffs and the causes of inflation, as well as foreign policy regarding the war in Iran. The debate was marked by sharp personal attacks, including allegations involving white nationalist social media posts by a Collins family member and donor ties between Ossoff and Reid Hoffman. Current polling shows Ossoff leading Collins by roughly 8 to 10 points in a state Trump won in 2024.

Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-GA) and Rep. Mike Collins (R-GA) held their first 2026 Senate debate, a contest heavily defined by the records of President Donald Trump and former President Joe Biden. The candidates clashed over economic issues, specifically tariffs and the causes of inflation, as well as foreign policy regarding the war in Iran. The debate was marked by sharp personal attacks, including allegations involving white nationalist social media posts by a Collins family member and donor ties between Ossoff and Reid Hoffman. Current polling shows Ossoff leading Collins by roughly 8 to 10 points in a state Trump won in 2024.