President Donald Trump has endorsed Mike Collins in Georgia’s Senate runoff election.
Collins is running against Derek Dooley, a former football coach.
Dooley has the support of Georgia Governor Brian Kemp, a fellow Republican.
Governor Kemp’s relationship with President Trump remains strained.
The endorsement highlights ongoing political divisions within the state’s Republican party.
Collins’ campaign is now expected to gain increased national attention and fundraising support.
Dooley’s team has yet to issue a formal response to the president’s announcement.
The runoff election will determine the party’s nominee for the Senate seat.
