Rep. Mike Collins (R-GA) did not attend President Donald Trump's rally in Georgia as he remained in Washington, D.C. for House votes on key legislation, including a defense spending bill. Collins stated on social media that he wished to be with Trump but needed to represent the people of Georgia in Congress. His campaign has faced scrutiny due to controversies involving his son-in-law's social media activity and issues surrounding his former chiefs of staff. Recent polling indicates that Collins is trailing incumbent Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-GA) by an average of 5.5 percentage points ahead of the upcoming election.
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Rep. Mike Collins Absent from Trump's Georgia Rally Due to House Votes
Rep. Mike Collins was absent from President Trump's Georgia rally to participate in House votes on important legislation. His campaign has been marred by controversies related to his family and former staff. Polling shows Collins trailing incumbent Sen. Jon Ossoff by 5.5 percentage points ahead of the election.
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