U.S. President Donald Trump has endorsed Congressman Mike Collins in the Republican run-off election for a U.S. Senate seat in the state of Georgia.
Collins is competing against former football coach Derek Dooley for the Republican nomination. The winner will go on to challenge Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff in the general election.
In his endorsement, Trump praised Collins as a loyal ally and strong supporter of his political agenda, urging Republican voters in Georgia to back his campaign.
The endorsement comes just days before the run-off vote and is being viewed as an important test of Trump's influence within the Republican Party. It also highlights an ongoing political rivalry between Trump and Georgia Governor Brian Kemp, who has supported Dooley.
Political analysts say the outcome of the race could provide insight into how much influence Trump continues to wield among Republican voters in key battleground states.
The contest is considered one of the most closely watched Senate races, as control of the U.S. Senate could be affected by the results of upcoming elections.
Observers note that Georgia remains a crucial political battleground, making the Republican nomination especially significant ahead of the general election.