With 11% of precincts reporting, Ossoff had opened up a commanding 80%-20% lead.
Georgia was seen as a legitimate opportunity for Republicans since it was a state President Donald Trump won in 2024, but Ossoff consistently led in polling and outraised and outspent Collins throughout the campaign.
Democrats have viewed Ossoff as a rising star since he first won an open seat in Georgia in 2020. His name is increasingly mentioned as a possible presidential candidate.
