Black Georgia lawmakers denounce Mike Collins over extremist family ties ahead of Senate race

Over 50 Black Georgia legislators condemned Rep. Mike Collins for not addressing racist and antisemitic content linked to his son-in-law and former chief of staff, heightening scrutiny of his Senate campaign against Jon Ossoff.

More than fifty Black legislators in Georgia released a joint letter criticizing Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Collins for not responding to revelations that his son-in-law, influencer David Alan Scheer II, posted antisemitic and white-supremacist material, and that his former chief of staff, Kip Talley, took part in a white-nationalist group chat. Collins, who secured the GOP Senate nomination with President Donald Trump’s endorsement, is set to face Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff in November.

The statement urged Republican state legislators to press Collins for explanations, citing the extremist ties as “hate and racist propaganda” targeting minorities. Collins’ campaign has not replied to media inquiries; he has previously distanced himself from the individuals and condemned all forms of hate. The scandal follows earlier campaign turmoil, including a social-media post mocking a Black protester that Collins shared, and a prior aide’s misuse of campaign resources. The race, now rated “likely Democratic” by Sabato’s Crystal Ball, sees Ossoff out-raising Collins and leading in polls.