A new AJC/University of Georgia poll shows Senator Jon Ossoff ahead of Republican Mike Collins by eight points, while in the governor's race Republican Rick Jackson holds a narrow lead over Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms.
01Summary
- 01Ossoff leads Collins 48 percent to 40 percent among respondents.
- 02Rick Jackson leads Keisha Lance Bottoms by a slim margin in the gubernatorial race.
- 03The poll was conducted by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and University of Georgia.
- 04The survey suggests a competitive Senate race in Georgia.
- 05The gubernatorial contest remains nearly tied with Jackson slightly ahead.
02Why it matters
The results indicate that control of the Senate and the Georgia governorship could hinge on these tight races, affecting policy decisions on issues like voting rights and infrastructure in a key swing state.
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