Quick Info
| Profession | Politician and businessman |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 02/07/1967 |
| Age | 59 years |
| Birthplace | Jackson, Georgia, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
Latest News about Mike Collins
16/06/2026
Collins won the Republican runoff for the U.S. Senate seat in Georgia, according to NBC News projections. He set up a general election contest against Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff, which is considered one of the most competitive Senate races of the year.
28/07/2025
Congressman Mike Collins announced that he would run for the U.S. Senate in Georgia in 2026 instead of seeking another House term. He launched the campaign with a video describing himself as a trucker seeking to challenge the Democratic incumbent, Jon Ossoff.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Michael Allen Collins Jr. is a Republican politician and businessman who has served as the U.S. Representative for Georgia's 10th congressional district since 2023. He won the 2026 Republican U.S. Senate nomination in Georgia and is the Republican nominee in the November 2026 election against incumbent Democrat Jon Ossoff. |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| Secondary | Piedmont Academy, Monticello, Georgia (graduated 1985) |
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| Undergraduate | Bachelor of Arts, Georgia State University |
Personal Life
| Religion | Methodist |
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| Residence | Jackson, Georgia |
Relationships & More
| Spouse | Leigh Ann Collins |
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Family
| Father | Mac Collins (former U.S. Representative for Georgia's 3rd congressional district, 1993 to 2005) |
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| Spouse | Leigh Ann Collins |
| Children | Three |
Career
| Business | He and his wife Leigh Ann started a trucking company in the early 1990s, and he has served as co-owner of the family trucking business. He is described as the founder and CEO of a trucking company. |
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| Civic Roles | Has served on the board and as chairman of a large Georgia credit union and as president of his local Chamber of Commerce. |
| Political Career | Elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2022, representing Georgia's 10th congressional district; assumed office 03/01/2023. Ran unsuccessfully for the district seat in 2020 before winning in 2022. Announced a U.S. Senate campaign on 28/07/2025, won the Republican Senate runoff in Georgia on 16/06/2026, and is the Republican nominee for the 2026 U.S. Senate election in Georgia. |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He describes himself as a trucker and pilot in his official social media biography. | |
| 2. He sponsored the Laken Riley Act, which he cites as one of his proudest accomplishments in Congress. | |
| 3. He is the son of former U.S. Representative Mac Collins. |
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