Governor Brian Kemp’s endorsement of former football coach Derek Dooley has narrowed the Georgia Republican Senate primary to a virtual dead heat with Mike Collins, as both candidates intensify last-minute campaigning ahead of the May 19 vote. Collins, a sitting U.S. representative aligned with President Trump, maintains an edge in early fundraising and some polling averages, while Dooley positions himself as an outsider emphasizing state priorities. Representative Buddy Carter trails far behind at single digits. With no candidate likely to secure a majority, the race is widely expected to advance to a June 16 runoff between the top two finishers, leaving little room for separation until primary night results clarify voter turnout patterns among conservative and suburban blocs.