Mike Collins is a 52-year-old U.S. Representative from Georgia's 10th Congressional District (northeast Georgia), serving since 2023 after entering Congress mid-term. He is a self-made businessman who owned and operated Collins Trucking Company, growing it from a single semi-truck to a fleet of 115 trucks employing over 100 Georgians. Collins is described as having an active and sometimes controversial social media presence and is a close Trump ally. He announced his Senate candidacy in July 2025 with messaging focused on border security, economic growth, and cutting government spending, framing himself as the trucker who will 'steamroll the radical left.'
Mike Collins was born and lives in Jackson, Georgia. He earned a bachelor's degree in business from Georgia State University in 1990. For the past 28 years, he successfully owned and operated Collins Trucking Company, growing it from a single semi-truck to a fleet of 115 trucks employing over 100 Georgians and handling millions of metric tons of freight annually. He is married to his high school sweetheart Leigh Ann, has three children and three grandchildren, and is actively involved in his community. Serves on boards of Georgia Motor Trucking Association and Associated Credit Union; attends Rocksprings Church.
Strong enforcement; critical of Ossoff for insufficient support
Authored Laken Riley Act requiring federal detention of undocumented immigrants accused of burglary and related crimes. Criticizes Ossoff for inadequate support on immigration, claiming Ossoff only voted for the bill because it 'already passed.'
Voting History: Sponsored and passed Laken Riley Act and TRANQ Research Act; co-sponsored Deporting Fraudsters Act.
Emphasizes protecting women from dangerous illegal immigrants
Campaign focuses on 'Moms for Mike' coalition emphasizing women's safety; attacked Ossoff on whether he understands 'what a real woman is' regarding transgender issues.
Voting History: Focuses legislative agenda on women's protection bills.
Strong anti-drug trafficking stance
Co-sponsored TRANQ Act addressing synthetic drug trafficking across border.
Voting History: Bipartisan legislation on drug prevention.
Collins is a member of the Freedom Caucus and has authored/sponsored conservative legislation. He has passed bipartisan bills including Laken Riley Act and TRANQ Research Act, showing some willingness to work across the aisle on specific issues. Limited voting record as freshman in 117th Congress (2023-2025); missed only 1.1% of votes.
| Bill | Title | Vote | Date | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| H.R. 29 - Laken Riley Act | Require federal detention of undocumented immigrants accused of crimes | Primary Sponsor | 2025-02-05 | Major immigration enforcement bill; Collins championed and pushed through House; claims Ossoff only voted for final passage after it already passed. |
| H.R. 1734 (118th) - TRANQ Research Act of 2023 | Bipartisan legislation addressing synthetic drug trafficking | Primary Sponsor | 2023-01-01 | Bipartisan legislative achievement; shows willingness to work across party lines on drug policy. |
| SAVE America Act | Immigration enforcement legislation | Supported passage | 2026-02-11 | Celebrated House passage of Trump administration immigration enforcement bill. |
Collins' social media tone is aggressive and culture-war focused, with heavy emphasis on transgender/gender issues and attacks framed as defending 'real women' and protecting families. Uses his trucker background prominently but tone is partisan and divisive rather than solutions-focused.
Attack on Ossoff: 'It's nice to see that the folks in this room understand what a real woman is, because [Sen. Ossoff] and the Democrats, they don't get it.'
Part of 'Moms for Mike' coalition launch emphasizing gender/transgender issues as campaign centerpiece
View post →Collins' House Ethics review and controversial social media profile disqualify him
Dooley's campaign attacked Collins as 'washed up lawyer and failed coach' and referenced House Committee on Ethics investigation.
Collins' MAGA social media presence could alienate moderate voters
Political observers noted Collins' 'blisteringly MAGA social media presence that could alienate moderate voters' in swing state.
Collins' aggressive social media history and rhetoric disqualify him from Senate
Democrats plan to use Collins' controversial online behavior against him in general election.