LIVE: Jon Ossoff vs Mike Collins | Georgia Senate Debate GOES HEATED | US Midterms 2026 | World News

From CNN-News18 covers the first televised debate between incumbent Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff and Republican challenger Mike Collins in the Georgia Senate race ahead of the November 3, 2026 US midterm elections. The candidates discussed President Donald Trump's tariffs, rising living costs, healthcare, immigration, the war in Iran and data centres. The exchange also became personal, with Ossoff accusing Collins of ties to white nationalist figures, which Collins rejected. The description notes that control of the US Senate is at stake and that Georgia is drawing national attention as both parties compete for key seats.

• First televised debate between Jon Ossoff and Mike Collins
• Topics include tariffs, living costs, healthcare, immigration and data centres
• Ossoff accuses Collins of ties to white nationalist figures; Collins rejects racism accusations
• Georgia is key to control of the US Senate in the 2026 midterms

The Georgia Senate race heats up as incumbent Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff faces Republican challenger Mike Collins in their first televised debate ahead of the November 3, 2026, US midterm elections. The candidates clashed over President Donald Trump’s tariffs, rising living costs, healthcare, immigration, the war in Iran and data centres. The debate also turned personal, with Ossoff accusing Collins of ties to white nationalist figures and Collins rejecting accusations of racism while attacking Ossoff’s political record. With control of the US Senate at stake, Georgia is drawing national attention as both parties fight for crucial seats. What did the candidates say, and which issues could shape the campaign? #JonOssoff #MikeCollins #GeorgiaSenate #GeorgiaPolitics #USMidterms2026 #USMidtermElections #DonaldTrump #SenateRace #Election2026 #TrumpPolicies #USPolitics #PoliticalDebate n18oc_live CNN-News18 is your trusted source for breaking news, updates, and in-depth analysis from around the world. CNN-News18 is dedicated to bringing you the latest news, trends, and insights, helping you stay informed and up-to-date. Subscribe Now and join our community of informed and engaged viewers. Follow Every Breaking Story LIVE 🔴 Watch News18 LIVE 24x7: https://youtube.com/live/rfDx1HMvXbQ Follow us on Google: news18.co/cn18g Follow CNN News18 on X: https://x.com/CNNnews18 Follow CNN News18 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnnnews18/ Follow CNN News18 on Facebook: facebook.com/cnnnews18 #GetCloserToTheNews with latest headlines on politics, sports and entertainment on news18.com News18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube