For all of you GA people wondering on who to vote for on May 19th. Give this look.
U.S. Senate Republican Primary Candidates (ranked most conservative to least, per conservative critiques) The field is competitive; polls show Mike Collins leading.
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Mike Collins (U.S. Rep., GA-10): Frequently described as the most conservative/MAGA option in debates and coverage. He attacks rivals (especially Carter) for insufficient conservatism and "voting as a liberal" on some issues. Strong Trump alignment, Freedom Caucus-style profile, and conservative workhorse
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Buddy Carter (U.S. Rep., GA-1): Longtime conservative congressman with a solid GOP voting record. Positions as a "MAGA warrior," but Collins and others criticize his record as not conservative enough in spots. More establishment than Collins but still firmly on the
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Jonathan McColumn (retired U.S. Army Brig. Gen., pastor, 2022 Senate candidate): Military background and faith-focused; appeals to strong conservative/constitutionalist voters. Less spotlight but no major moderate/RINO
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Derek Dooley (former college football coach): Kemp-endorsed outsider pitching as conservative, but positioned more as electable/moderate bridge (appeals to Trump supporters and moderates). Seen as less hardline than Collins/Carter by some
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John Coyne (businessman): Self-described centrist with less emphasis on hard-right positioning; lower name recognition and not highlighted in conservative-vs.-moderate
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Governor Republican Primary Candidates (ranked most conservative to least, per conservative critiques) Crowded field with heavy spending; polls show Rick Jackson and Burt Jones leading among major contenders. Trump endorsement is a key differentiator.
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Burt Jones (current Lt. Governor): Strongest Trump alignment (full presidential endorsement; served as alternate 2020 elector). Positions as pro-Trump conservative with record on taxes/education. Viewed as authentic MAGA/conservative choice by supporters; criticized opponents as "Never Trumpers."
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Rick Jackson (healthcare executive, late entrant): Outsider spending heavily; frames as conservative populist/MAGA alternative. Attracts attention from conservative voters but faces attacks as moderate in
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Gregg Kirkpatrick (entrepreneur): Self-describes as authentic constitutional/populist conservative; only one endorsed by GRA (conservative/constitutional arm of GA GOP) in prior races. Lower polling but appeals to hard-right
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Chris Carr (current Attorney General): Establishment/Kemp-aligned; sided against 2020 election challenges. Labeled "Never Trumper" by rivals; conservative record claimed but seen as more moderate/insider.ballotpedia.org
Clark Dean, Tom Williams, Ken Yasger (real estate exec, retired software engineer, National Guard member): Lesser-known outsiders/business-focused; limited data but no major RINO flags—positioned as conservatives without the high-profile moderate baggage.
Brad Raffensperger (current Secretary of State): Frequently targeted as the top RINO by conservative activists/Trump allies for certifying 2020 results and rejecting related challenges (called "repugnant" by some party elements; "Never Trumper" label from opponents). Defends as rule-of-law conservative but remains polarizing with the
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