Mike Collins

In the 2024 House race for GA-10, Mike Collins (R) defeated Alexandra "Lexy" Doherty (D) 63.0% to 37.0%. Mike Collins received 256,442 votes compared to 150,274 for Alexandra "Lexy" Doherty, a dominant 26.1-point margin reflecting a safely partisan district.

As the incumbent, Mike Collins benefited from name recognition, established constituent services, and the roughly 2-3 point advantage that sitting members typically enjoy. The 2024 presidential election drove higher voter turnout, which can help or hurt down-ballot candidates depending on the top of the ticket. The wide margin suggests this district is firmly in the Republican column for the foreseeable future.

In the 2022 House race for GA-10, Mike Collins (R) defeated Tabitha Johnson-Green (D) 64.5% to 35.5%. Mike Collins received 198,523 votes compared to 109,107 for Tabitha Johnson-Green, a dominant 29.1-point margin reflecting a safely partisan district.

This was an open-seat race with no incumbent running — Jody B. Hice (R) previously held the seat. Open seats typically attract stronger candidates and heavier spending from both parties. As a Republican, Mike Collins benefited from the historical midterm penalty against the president's party — with a Democrat in the White House, the opposition typically gains seats. The wide margin suggests this district is firmly in the Republican column for the foreseeable future.

In the 2018 House race for GA-09, Doug Collins (R) defeated Josh Mccall (D) 79.5% to 20.5%. Doug Collins received 224,661 votes compared to 57,912 for Josh Mccall, a dominant 59.0-point margin reflecting a safely partisan district.

As the incumbent, Doug Collins benefited from name recognition, established constituent services, and the roughly 2-3 point advantage that sitting members typically enjoy. As a Republican, Doug Collins won despite the historical midterm penalty against the president's party (Republican Trump was in office).

In the 2014 House race for GA-09, Doug Collins (R) defeated David D. Vogel (D) 80.7% to 19.3%. Doug Collins received 146,059 votes compared to 34,988 for David D. Vogel, a dominant 61.3-point margin reflecting a safely partisan district.

As the incumbent, Doug Collins benefited from name recognition, established constituent services, and the roughly 2-3 point advantage that sitting members typically enjoy. As a Republican, Doug Collins benefited from the historical midterm penalty against the president's party — with a Democrat in the White House, the opposition typically gains seats.

In the 2012 House race for GA-09, Doug Collins (R) defeated Jody Cooley (D) 76.2% to 23.8%. Doug Collins received 192,101 votes compared to 60,052 for Jody Cooley, a dominant 52.4-point margin reflecting a safely partisan district.

This was an open-seat race. Open seats typically attract stronger candidates and heavier spending from both parties. The 2012 presidential election drove higher voter turnout, which can help or hurt down-ballot candidates depending on the top of the ticket.