Doug Collins Garners Backing of Freedom Caucus Chairman for His Senate Bid

Rep. Doug Collins (R-Ga.) scored an endorsement from Rep. Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.), the chairman of the conservative House Freedom Caucus, in his bid for the Senate.

On Monday morning, Collins announced the endorsement in a series of tweets, “, Chairman of the Freedom Caucus is one of the true champions in D.C. fighting to cut our national debt, a relentless defender of President Trump, and a great friend. I am honored to have his support in this race for the Senate!”

“I am pleased to support my good friend and freedom fighter, Congressman 👤Doug Collins, for the office of Senator for the great state of Georgia,” Biggs said in remarks endorsing Collins.

Collins, the outgoing ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, announced his bid for the Senate on January 29, as IJR has previously reported.

President Donald Trump reportedly pressured Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp (R) to appoint Collins to the seat that was left vacant when Johnny Isakson retired at the end of 2019.

However, Kemp bucked pressure from conservatives and appointed