Ossoff says he has "zero interest in running for president" in heated Georgia Senate debate with Collins
Updated on: October 13, 2026 / 9:56 PM EDT / CBS Atlanta
TL;DR
- Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff and Republican Rep. Mike Collins participated in their second and final debate for the Georgia Senate seat.
- The candidates exchanged personal and political attacks on topics including the war with Iran, economic costs, and the 2020 election.
- Ossoff confirmed he has "zero interest in running for president" in 2028.
- Collins criticized Ossoff's background and ties to the "Washington establishment," while Ossoff accused Collins of having "disqualifying ties to white nationalism."
- The debate also touched upon connections to Jeffrey Epstein and Collins' past statements regarding the 2020 election results.
- Both candidates are campaigning ahead of early voting, with Donald Trump and Kamala Harris expected to hold rallies in Georgia.