SENATE RACE
Georgia
CANDIDATES
Jon Ossoff
Democrat · Incumbent
49.2%
538
vs.
Buddy Carter
Republican · Challenger
44.1%
538
First-term incumbent Jon Ossoff defends the seat he won in the 2021 runoff, buoyed by strong Atlanta-metro turnout infrastructure but tested by Georgia's competitive electorate. Buddy Carter, a coastal Georgia congressman, leads the R primary field but faces a Mike Collins challenge from the right. Ossoff has built a bipartisan brand on corporate accountability investigations, while Carter aligns closely with Trump on trade and immigration.
OUTSIDE SPENDING
Pro-D $6.1M
Pro-R $5.8M
R outside groups waiting on primary resolution
RECENT POLLS
| Pollster | Date | D% | R% | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emerson | 2026-03-18 | 49 | 44 | D+5 |
| Quinnipiac | 2026-03-05 | 50 | 43 | D+7 |
| InsiderAdvantage | 2026-02-20 | 48 | 45 | D+3 |
| Trafalgar | 2026-02-10 | 47 | 46 | D+1 |
KEY ISSUES
| Issue / Topic | Democrat | Republican |
|---|---|---|
| Economy | Small business investment, minimum wage | Tax reduction, deregulation |
| Voting Rights | Federal voting standards, same-day registration | Voter ID requirements, state-level administration |
| Iran War | Congressional authorization required for escalation | Support executive war powers |
CAMPAIGN FINANCE · FEC
Jon Ossoff
- Raised
- $14.8M
- Spent
- $7.3M
- Cash on Hand
- $8.1M
- Small Donors
- 48%
- PAC / Super PAC
- $2.8M
CAMPAIGN FINANCE · FEC
Buddy Carter
- Raised
- $5.6M
- Spent
- $3.2M
- Cash on Hand
- $2.9M
- Small Donors
- 18%
- PAC / Super PAC
- $3.1M
DEMOGRAPHICS · CENSUS
- Population
- 10.9M
- Median Household Income
- $65,030
- White Non-Hispanic
- 50.4%
- Black
- 32.6%
- Hispanic / Latino
- 10.5%
- College Educated (25+)
- 33.1%
- Union Membership
- 4.4%
ELECTION INFO
- Election Date
- November 3, 2026
- Primary Date
- May 19, 2026 (R primary)
- Term Length
- 6 years (Class II)
- Voter Registration Deadline
- October 5, 2026
- Early Voting
- Yes, October 12 - October 30, 2026