Did Mike Collins misspell Georgia in his Senate announcement? Here's what we know
Mike Collins misspells Georgia
On Sunday, the team, which calls itself the "Official team account for @MikeCollinsGA campaign" posted a video captioned "Mike Collins is ready to put the hammer down and get it done." It's pretty typical of campaign ads meant to project strength: Taking shots at Sens. Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock, Collins is seen with a gun, and messages like "Unrelenting, unafraid to fight." But then it ends with this message "Georiga, Let's Ride."
Reactions to Mike Collins misspelling Georgia
It's unclear if the video will be revised or taken down, but as of Tuesday morning, it's still up with more than 460,000 views. Here are some comments from the more critical viewers:
"Spell Georgia right, and maybe we'll take it seriously."
"Knowing how to spell the name of your own state should at least be a baseline requirement for running for the Senate."
"Cant even spell check, nor spell your state correctly in a political ad.....yeah, the thing thats broken is your stupid little MAGA brain."
But this fumble didn't deter Collins's supporters, who have been hoping he'd run long before he announced his intentions:
"Georgia needs you!"
"Let's ride, I call shotgun!"
"I'm ready to be put to work! Let's go!"
Who is Mike Collins?
Mike Collins is a Republican who has represented Georgia's 10th congressional district since 2023. The Jackson native is the founder of Collins Trucking, and is one of the biggest figures behind the Laken Riley Act.
When is the U.S. Senate election in Georgia?
Election Day for Georgians to pick a new U.S. Senator is on November 3, 2026.
Miguel Legoas is a Deep South Connect Team Reporter for Gannett/USA Today. Find him on Instagram @miguelegoas and email at mlegoas@gannett.com.
This article originally appeared on Athens Banner-Herald: Mike Collins campaign video on X for U.S. Senate misspells Georgia
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